Over 2 Tons of Illegal Minerals and Drilling Equipment Seized in Arasbaran National Park
The Head of Arasbaran National Park announced the discovery and seizure of over 2 tons of illegal minerals along with several pieces of drilling equipment by the park's protection unit officers during the past two weeks while monitoring managed areas.
Hatem Shircheng, announcing this news on Wednesday morning, stated: Officers of the Arasbaran National Park protection unit, during monitoring and control of the park’s managed areas, discovered and seized over 2 tons of illegal minerals and several pieces of drilling equipment, including generators and rock drills.
Emphasizing the necessity of protecting natural areas and environmental reserves, he added: Continuous monitoring of Arasbaran National Park’s managed areas continues with the aim of preventing violations and safeguarding natural resources.
The Head of Arasbaran National Park emphasized: Any illegal activity that leads to the destruction of natural areas and disruption of ecological balance will be dealt with in accordance with the law.