THE Anti-Corruption Commission has intercepted and seized 47 trucks loaded with Mukula logs en route to Namibia, Zimbabwe, with unknown final destinations.

And ACC says investigations into the illegal harvesting and transportation of mukula by some suspected politically exposed persons are still ongoing.

In a statement, Wednesday, ACC spokesperson Queen Chibwe said the mukula, which was being ferried by trucks belonging to ACK General Suppliers, was seized by the Commission, together with the trucks.

She said 24 trucks were intercepted in Mongu, while 23 trucks were intercepted in Chirundu.

“The Anti-corruption Commission has intercepted and seized 47 trucks loaded with mukula tree logs enroute to neighboring Namibia and Zimbabwe, with unknown final destinations. 24 Trucks were intercepted in Mongu on 22 nd October, enroute to Walvis bay, Namibia, while 23 Trucks were intercepted in Chirundu on 27 th October enroute to Zimbabwe through Chirundu Border,” said Chibwe.

“The 47 trucks were found to have no required documentation to transport the mukula logs. The mukula, which was being ferried by trucks belonging to ACK General Suppliers, was seized by the Commission, together with the trucks, in accordance with Section 58 of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 3 of 2012. Investigations into the illegal harvesting and transportation of mukula by some suspected politically exposed persons are still ongoing.”