Mondulkiri: Park rangers of Sre Pok Wildlife Sanctuary conducted a patrol and cracked down on natural resource crimes and illegal possession of weapons, arresting two suspects and seizing an AK-47 assault rifle, several rounds of ammunition, and several means of transportation.
The operation was conducted at 9:35 a.m. on July 26, 2026 at O’angheang in Pura Pet Village, Krantes Commune, Pechreada District, Mondulkiri Province.
Mr. Has Vibol, Director of the Mondulkiri Provincial Environment Department, said that illegal possession of weapons and poaching of wildlife in nature protection areas are serious crimes, contrary to the provisions of the Environment and Natural Resources Code.
He stated that currently, park rangers have brought the two suspects, along with all the evidence, to the Mondulkiri Provincial Environment Department for questioning and filing a case to be sent to court for legal action. Without exception.
At the same time, the Director of the Department of Environment also called on all citizens, especially those living around and in nature protection areas, to immediately stop all activities of wildlife hunting, deforestation and illegal trapping.
He emphasized that wildlife and forests are valuable natural resources and the lifeblood of the ecosystem in Mondulkiri province. Participating in the care, conservation and reporting of natural resource crimes is the collective duty of all citizens to ensure that these natural resources will be preserved for future generations.
By: Chanboth | Mondulkiri | Source: Mondulkiri Provincial Department of Environment
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