India, Jan. 6 -- The Forest Department busted an illegal timber smuggling attempt from Odisha to neighbouring Chhattisgarh after conducting apparent raid in Maidalpur area of Nabarangpur district.

Truck carrying timber intercepted According to reports, timber logs were being illegally transported to Raipur in Chhattisgarh when the Forest Department intercepted the consignment. The department seized the truck carrying the timber and arrested one person in connection with the case.

Based on specific intelligence inputs, the Forest Department received information that a truck bearing registration number CG-04-Q-7760 was transporting timber illegally. Acting on the directions of Dabugam Range Officer Ram Chandra Bhatra, a team from the Maid...