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Police seize P2.3M in smuggled narra lumber in Nueva Vizcaya
Authorities intercepted a shipment of undocumented narra wood valued at P2.39 million concealed in a coconut transport truck in Nueva Vizcaya. The contraband, measuring over 4,000 board feet, was discovered at a checkpoint in Diadi town.
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Police seized a substantial cache of illegally logged narra lumber during a routine inspection in Nueva Vizcaya on September 9. The contraband, valued at P2.39 million, was discovered hidden aboard a forward truck ostensibly transporting coconuts through Barangay Nagsabaran in Diadi town.
Authorities operating an anti-criminality checkpoint intercepted the shipment, which contained approximately 4,079 board feet of undocumented narra wood. The discovery underscores ongoing enforcement efforts against illegal logging and smuggling operations in the Cagayan Valley region.
Narra, a hardwood species native to the Philippines, is protected under forestry laws due to its commercial value and ecological importance. The seizure represents a significant enforcement action in combating the illegal timber trade, which continues to threaten the country's forest resources.
The case has been referred to appropriate authorities for further investigation and legal proceedings. Officials did not immediately disclose details regarding the truck's intended destination or suspected parties involved in the smuggling operation.