During the first six months of 2014, at least 17 pangolin trafficking incidents were reported across six Asian countries: China (including Hong Kong), India, Indonesia, […]
Tag: wildlife trafficking
2 Tons of Pangolin Scales from Cameroon Seized in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Customs officials have intercepted an illegal shipment of 2.6 tons of pangolin scales from Cameroon via Malaysia — the second haul from the […]
High-Level Report Calls South Africa Wildlife Trade Policy ‘Reckless’
by Don Pinnock, courtesy of Conservation Action Trust, South Africa. Two top international economists say those who advocate trade in rhino horn and ivory fail […]
1 Ton of Pangolin Scales from South Africa Seized in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Customs authorities have seized just over one ton of pangolin scales from a shipping container which arrived from South Africa Kenya. This is […]
Nepal: First Rhino Killed in 15 Months
For the first time since February 2013, a rhino was gunned down by wildlife traffickers in Nepal. The killing occurred on May 2, in the […]
Chinese Authorities Foil Attempt to Smuggle 956 Pangolins
Chinese authorities have intercepted 956 smuggled pangolin carcasses — one of the largest ever illegal pangolin operations it has ever seen, reports China’s state broadcaster, […]
New Project Launched to Tackle Trafficking in Critically Endangered Ploughshare Tortoises
While the public focuses its attention on well-known charismatic species, the appalling trade in lesser-known species, such as the ploughshare tortoise, has gone largely unnoticed […]
Belgium Becomes Second European Nation to Destroy Ivory Stockpile
On April 9, 2014, Belgium crushed 1.7 tons of confiscated elephant ivory, joining the growing international movement to take a stand against wildlife trafficking. Seven […]
Recent Seizure Highlights Pangolin Trafficking from Pakistan to China
Pakistan customs officials have seized 145kg of pangolin scales at Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islamabad, from two Chinese nationals. The pair was identified as Lou […]
272 Turtles Seized at Bangkok Airport, 2 Smugglers Arrested
Article and photo courtesy of Dr. Chris Shepherd, Regional Director, TRAFFIC Southeast Asia. Hot on the heels of three major tortoise and freshwater turtle seizures […]