Forests watchdog impounds 10 trucks with illegal timber

Oct 25, 2010

Ten trucks loaded with illegal timber were impounded by the National Forestry Authority over the weekend, the authority has said. All the trucks were intercepted on Gayaza Road heading to Kampala with the timber concealed under firewood.

By Samuel Balagadde

Ten trucks loaded with illegal timber were impounded by the National Forestry Authority over the weekend, the authority has said. All the trucks were intercepted on Gayaza Road heading to Kampala with the timber concealed under firewood.

Monday Buwembo, who headed the operation, said the culprits take advantage of weekends to transport timber and other forestry products to Kampala. He said some illegal timber transporters use fake trading licences and permits to elude the forestry enforcement team.

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