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Concerns are mounting over reports of alleged large-scale timber smuggling activities involving heavy-duty foreign trailer trucks transporting high-grade wooden boards from Daru and Pendembu in Kailahun District toward Conakry.
According to local reports, trucks loaded with processed wood boards have reportedly been moving across routes from the eastern region, sparking calls for urgent intervention from relevant authorities including the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Forestry Department, Sierra Leone Police, National Revenue Authority, and the Immigration Department.
Residents and stakeholders have expressed concern that the alleged outflow of timber products is contributing to the rising cost of locally sourced wooden boards used extensively in housing and construction across Sierra Leone.
Kailahun District is widely recognized for producing some of the country’s highest-quality timber materials, particularly boards used in carpentry and building works. Industry observers note that the district remains a major supplier of locally used wooden boards nationwide.
The situation has triggered broader concerns over forest resource management, revenue loss, and the potential impact on local supply chains if unregulated timber exports continue.
Citizens are now urging government institutions to investigate the reported movements, strengthen border monitoring, and ensure that national resources are managed in a way that prioritizes domestic needs and economic sustainability.
