Attapeu Province Intensifies Enforcement Against Illegal Mining, Destructive Fishing

2026-02-12 - 09:08

Authorities in Attapeu Province have intensified enforcement efforts against illegal mining and destructive fishing practices threatening the province’s waterways and aquatic ecosystems. Samakkhixay district, the provincial capital, on 5 February issued an official notice announcing strict prohibitions on unauthorized extraction of gravel, sand, and gold ore along rivers. The notice also bans destructive fishing methods,