Officials from the Forestry Department Return as Investigation Continues
July 22, 2025
Three officials from the Forestry Department are returning to public service while the investigation into the contracts for aerial firefighting services continues. Their suspension is expiring, raising concerns about the potential influence on the investigative process. The General Directorate of Environment is making efforts to ensure that their return will not affect ongoing investigations. There have been allegations regarding one of the officials participating in recent firefighting operations, but official reports do not confirm this claim.