In passing heavy sentence on the accused persons, the presiding magistrate Ebou Sowe said the three accused were convicted and fined (D15,000) each in- default to serve six months in prison.
He added that court also ordered under section (126) sub-D for the confiscation of the 30 timber pieces (slaps), and the unnumbered tractor which was used for the commission of the offence. They are forfeited to the Department of Forestry and shall be disposed on sale in accordance with section 97 of the Forestry Act 2018.
The case was prosecuted by ASP K. Ceesay.
