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The Department of Environmental Supervision identified cases of illegal sand and gravel extraction in Guria, Imereti, and Kvemo Kartli
The violations were identified by inspectors of the Department of Environmental Supervision of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture in the village of Sulauri, Ozurgeti Municipality; the village of Sajavakho, Samtredia Municipality; the village of Nagebi, Gardabani Municipality; and the city of Rustavi.
Using heavy machinery, the offenders illegally extracted a total of more than 100 cubic meters of sand and gravel from the riverbeds of the Supsa, Rioni, and Mtkvari rivers.
Relevant documentation has been drawn up, and the case materials have been forwarded to the relevant authorities for further action.
The timely Prevention, detection, and suppression of illegal use of natural resources is a top priority for the Department of Environmental Supervision. The patrol crews of the Department of Environmental Supervision conduct continuous 24-hour monitoring.
Illegal extraction of mineral resources causes significant environmental damage. The consequences of illegal sand and gravel extraction may include riverbed deformation, riverbank collapse, soil erosion, flooding of populated areas, declining water levels, and the destruction of ecosystems.
