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KFS says state, police vehicles aiding illegal charcoal trade

Charcoal

Smugglers are using Government vehicles to beat a nationwide ban on charcoal trade and logging, a forest service official has said.

Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Coast regional commander Omar Komora Monday said 19 vehicles, including an Administration Police vehicle, have been impounded since the ban was effected and 65 suspects arrested.

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