Wildlife Traffickers Arrested Across Africa in Major Crackdown

Wildlife Traffickers Arrested Across Africa in Major Crackdown Authorities across six African countries have arrested 15 wildlife traffickers, dismantling networks responsible for the illegal trade in pangolin scales, ivory, leopard skins, and marine species. In Cameroon, three major traffickers were caught with 710 kilograms of pangolin scales, representing more than 2,300 animals killed. The scales…

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The British Navy has boarded and confiscated an oil tanker, reportedly operating under a false Cameroonian flag

The British Navy has boarded and confiscated an oil tanker, reportedly operating under a false Cameroonian flag Breaking News learned that the British Navy has boarded and confiscated an oil tanker, Smyrtos, which was reportedly operating under a false Cameroonian flag to sneak sanctioned Russian oil onto the international market. Armed marines dropped from a…

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Two Arrested in Kampala for Trafficking Leopard Skin

Two Arrested in Kampala for Trafficking Leopard Skin Kampala, May 11. Two suspected traffickers have been arrested in Namugoona, Kampala, for trafficking a leopard skin, in an operation led by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) enforcement officers with technical support from EAGLE Uganda, a wildlife law enforcement support body. The suspects, identified as a civil engineer…

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Over 700kg of Pangolin Scales Seized, Three Arrested in Yokadouma

Over 700kg of Pangolin Scales Seized, Three Arrested in Yokadouma In a major crackdown against wildlife crime, three suspected traffickers have been arrested with more than 700 kilograms of pangolin scales concealed in a carpentry workshop at the center of Yokadouma. Two motorcycles used in the trafficking operation were also seized. The arrest was carried…

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8 Elephant Tusks Seized, Trafficker Arrested in Yaoundé

8 Elephant Tusks Seized, Trafficker Arrested in Yaoundé A suspected wildlife trafficker has been arrested in Yaoundé’s Ekoudoum neighborhood while attempting to sell elephant tusks and pangolin scales. The man was found with eight elephant tusks concealed in grain bags, along with two backpacks and another grain bag containing 52 kilograms of giant pangolin scales….

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