Indonesia Police Seek License Revocations for 23 Firms Over Forest Fires
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Indonesia's National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri) has recommended revoking the business licenses of 23 companies linked to forest and land fires, according to Antara News.
The agency submitted the recommendation to the relevant government authorities for further action. The names of the companies and the specific locations of the fires were not disclosed in the report.
The move signals a tougher enforcement stance against firms blamed for annual blazes that blanket parts of Southeast Asia in haze. Police have not stated whether criminal charges are also being pursued against the companies.
Further details on the recommendation and the government's response were not immediately available.