Two vehicles carrying timber illegally seized, drivers arrested

HASSAN: The Forest Department officials have seized two goods vehicles along with seven tons of timber which was being transported illegally, at Byakaravalli village in Sakleshpur taluk. The drivers of the vehicles have also been arrested.

The seizure was conducted based on specific intelligence that the timber was being transported without valid permits. The Forest Department confiscated various types of timber, including valuable species, worth a substantial amount.

In the last one week, the Forest Department officials have seized five vehicles transporting timber illegally. The officials are investigating the source of the illegal timber and have intensified patrols due to a surge in illegal timber smuggling cases.