THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in a statement on Friday said it has apprehended three suspects in Last Nieves, Agusan del Norte, for operating illegal logging activities.

Operatives of the NBI Environmental Crime Division (NBI-EnCD) and agents of the Department of Natural Resources (DENR)-CARAGA arrested last Feb. 23 Joel Socobos y Betinol, Wenifredo Brenbuela y Arcala, and Reynaldo Monforte y Piencivanes for alleged violation of Section 68 of the Revised Forestry Code by collecting lumber without a license.

P9 million worth of equipment allegedly used in the illegal activities were seized along with P1.2 million worth of lumber.

DENR records showed the suspects’ license expired in 2012 yet they continued to operate. — Dane Angelo M. Enerio

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