Section 14(2)(a) in A.P. Wood Based Industries (Establishment And Regulation) Rules, 2018
(a)For any violation of the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Forest Act, 1967 or any rules made thereunder by the licensee, the Licensing Authority or the Divisional Forest Officer, Flying Squad Party shall be competent to seize and confiscate forest produce together with whole or portion of the plant, machinery, implements and equipments which have been used in the commission of the offence;