• May 20, 2013

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Surveillance video helps net ginseng poachers

MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (WYMT) - Park rangers used surveillance to catch ginseng poachers in the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.

Officials say rangers caught two different groups of people this month with ginseng roots.

Digging ginseng is illegal in the park.

Those caught face federal charges.

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