Penza, 14 June 2017. PenzaNews. Workers of Akhunsko-Leninsky forestry discovered illegal felling of trees in the Penza area of the Penza region.

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As it was reported by the press service of the regional Ministry of Forestry, it was located in the territory of Steppe Dokuchaev district forestry.

"The damage caused to the forestry exceeded 40,000 rubles," the department specified.
The ministry added that thanks to well-coordinated actions of forestry workers and the police, the criminal was identified in hot pursuit.

"Case materials were directed to the law enforcement authorities for criminal prosecution," the press service said.