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There were over 4,000 cases total of fisheries and wildlife crimes in 2021 nationwide, with nearly 200 suspects referred to court, according to a report by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
With potential action by law enforcement officers and the possibility of court cases looming, a family in Pongro commune of Oddar Meanchey province’s Chongkal district has returned more than 16ha of land they had illegally occupied to the state. Forestry Administration officials have been warning of legal action against those who defy the law and continue to occupy state land.
At least 12 suspects have been sent to the Preah Sihanouk Provincial Court on charges of forestry and fisheries crimes, while others had fines imposed on them and were required to sign contracts promising to stop repeating the offences, according to a senior official of the provincial Department of Agriculture.
At least 12 suspects have been sent to the Preah Sihanouk Provincial Court on charges of forestry and fisheries crimes, while others had fines imposed on them and were required to sign contracts promising to stop repeating the offences, according to a senior official of the provincial Department of Agriculture.
Experts argue China can build on protections for its own forests and expand due diligence to cover overseas products