In recent days, the carabinieri of the Park and Forestry departments arrested two men surprised in Chianette – Macchia della Castagna, in the municipality of Cotronei, inside the ZPS “Marquisate Fiume Neto”, area adjacent to the Sila National Park. In state soils, 69 trees of oak essences had been demolished and stolen.
Kidnappings and measures
The two were stopped aboard a vehicle with 25 quintals of timber. The house searches led to the seizure of another 60 quintals and of the tools used for cutting. The public prosecutor has ordered for both house arrest; Also raised administrative penalties for over 4,000 euros.