Tag: Wildlife Trafficking
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TPDF Officers and Civilians Charged Over Sh591 Million Ivory Seizure in Moshi
Overview of the Case Two Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) officers alongside three civilians appeared before the Moshi Resident Magistrate’s Court in connection with a high-value ivory seizure. The prosecution alleges that the group acted in a manner amounting to economic sabotage by possessing government trophies worth approximately Sh591.3 million. The defendants were charged with…
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Inside the 9,000km Smuggling Route: Rhino Horns from South Africa to Singapore
Revealing a high-stakes crime corridor The investigation into the illicit traffic of rhino horn reveals a meticulously organized route that spans thousands of kilometers, crossing continents and challenging border controls. From the dense savannas of South Africa to the bustling hubs of Southeast Asia, smugglers have crafted a supply chain that exploits gaps in enforcement,…
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Inside the 9,000km Smuggling Route Bringing Rhino Horns from South Africa Through Singapore
Unraveling a Transcontinental Trail Across continents and continents of distance, a covert traffic network has persisted for years: the illegal trade in rhino horn. Recent investigations surrounding a shipment intercepted at Changi Airport in Singapore have shed light on a wider, perilous route that begins in South Africa and winds through hubs like Singapore before…
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African Leaders Pave Way for Global Wildlife for Climate Action Declaration at COP31
Background: A Cohesive African Push for Wildlife Integrity The idea of a Global Wildlife for Climate Action Declaration is gaining traction among African leaders who, at a recent side event during COP30 in Belém, Brazil, signaled their intent to push this framework forward. The move reflects a growing consensus across the continent that wildlife preservation…