In a game-changing decision in Zambia's fight against illegal logging, the Economic and Financial Crimes Division of the High Court has forfeited to the State a vast array of assets tied to a major illegal logging operation. This monumental judgment sends a clear message that criminal exploitation of the country's precious forests will not go unpunished. With trucks, machinery, and even land now forfeited to the state, the court has taken decisive action to protect Zambia's natural resources from further damage. The decision, made by Justices S.M. Wanjelani, A. Malaya-Ononuju, and I.M. Mabbolobbolo, represents a key moment in Zambia's fight against environmental crime. The judgment, backed by a thorough investigation by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW), focuses on a network led by Sena Plus Investments Limited, which was found to be illegally logging Mopane, Mukwa, and Mupapa trees. In an unprecedented move, the court has forfeited assets crucial to the operation, including trucks, machinery, and land. This sweeping forfeiture demonstrates Zambia's unyielding commitment to protecting its natural resources for future generations.
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