The Main Department for Combating Organized Crime of Azerbaijan's Ministry of Internal Affairs, together with the State Environmental Security Service of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, conducted an operation to identify and detain individuals involved in the illegal cutting and processing of trees in forest areas across the country, the Ministry of Internal Affairs told APA.
The Main Department received operational information about the illegal mass cutting of valuable tree species in the territory of Kish village in Sheki district.
As a result of the operation, district residents Hummat Feyzullayev, Nuyvar Babayev, Sarkhan Hummatov, Taleh Abdullayev, Rustam Maharramov and Gamlo Nasirli, suspected of illegally cutting trees, were identified and detained.
Investigations revealed that these individuals had illegally cut down trees, processed them and then sold them. During an inspection of the area, the stumps of more than 100 beech trees cut down by the detained individuals were discovered.
According to expert assessments, some of the illegally cut trees were found to be 100–150 years old.
Investigations and monitoring measures are continuing to prevent illegal tree cutting, detect such cases in a timely manner, and identify and hold other responsible individuals accountable.
"We once again appeal to citizens and emphasize that the illegal cutting, destruction and damage of trees and other green spaces is unacceptable. Such actions not only harm nature and the ecological balance but may also lead to criminal liability in cases provided for by law. Citizens are urged to take a responsible approach to protecting green spaces and to immediately inform the police if they encounter such cases."
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