Tree thieves spent three months cutting down forests that take seven years to grow until they were arrested in Paraná: 'They managed to escape'

Tree thieves are caught cutting down a forest that takes seven years to grow, in PR The tree thieves who were caught cutting down a forest that takes seven years to grow had been carrying out the illegal extraction of eucalyptus in the area of ??a forestry company in Jaguariaíva, in Campos Gerais do Paraná, for at least three months. ? Follow the g1 Ponta Grossa and region channel on WhatsApp The information comes from the company's employees, who, according to the Civil Police, reported that in previous situations they had already seen and reported the theft of wood, but that the group managed to escape before the police arrived. On Tuesday night (7), employees saw the thieves return to the scene and the Civil Police and Municipal Guard managed to locate and arrest five suspects. With them, a truck was seized that had just been loaded with stolen wooden logs and equipment used in the crime, explains delegate Willian Arantes Nunes. The names of the suspects were not released by police. The five were charged with the crimes of qualified theft and illegal use of a chainsaw. Photo from June 26 shows that thefts were already being carried out on the property, but thieves managed to escape before the police arrived Provided by the Civil Police How the arrest was carried out The police chief explains that, after the company employees reported it, the police first found the truck, with two suspects inside. According to the police chief, both confessed to the crime and indicated the participation of three other "accomplices", who were subsequently found in a car with chainsaws and tools intended for cutting down trees. Nunes also states that the police located a tractor, which was used in the logistics of the crime, on a property neighboring the forestry company. Truck had just been loaded when police arrived, says Civil Police chief Read also: Environmental crime: Excavation to create a fish tank and deforestation result in a fine of R$34,000 in Paraná Femicide filmed: Woman is stabbed to death in the middle of the street by her partner 200 meters from home Sudden illness: Driver sends audio asking for help and dies minutes later after having a heart attack while driving and crashing a car Reports Find out how to report crimes in Paraná Reports about any situation can be passed on anonymously by calling 197, the Civil Police, or 181, the Hotline. If the crime is happening at that moment and/or there is someone in a dangerous situation, the Military Police must be called by calling 190. Most watched videos on g1 Paraná: Read more news on g1 Paraná