Three People in Tunceli, Turkey, Fined 2,097,735 Lira for Illegal Harvest of Endemic Plant

Three people in Tunceli, Turkey, were fined a total of 2,097,735 lira for illegally harvesting the endemic Tunceli plant. The fine was imposed by the local authorities after the individuals were found to have collected the plant without the required permits. The Tunceli plant, which is native to the region, is protected under Turkish environmental law. The authorities have warned that similar violations will be met with strict penalties.