The GNR Salvaterra de Magos detained on 8th December 2016, a man aged 47 years, for stealing  pine trees, in the locality of Salvaterra de Magos – Magna.

Alerted by the fact that a man was knocking down pine cones, the the GNR visited the location and discovered the man was picking up pine cones from a property near the Magus Dam, which he did not own. Subsequently about 1120 kilograms of pine cones were found in his possession and seized.

The suspect, who has a record for this type of crime was notified to appear in court.

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This is more common at this time of year, the pine cones being packaged and sold as fuel for fires.