animal trafficking

Authorities dismantle an animal trafficking network in Spain and Colombia

The Civil Guard, in collaboration with Interpol and the National Police of Colombia, dismantled a fraudulent pet sales network operating between Spain and Colombia. The operation, named 'Canmoney,' resulted in 28 arrests and the investigation of another 30 individuals...

A baby gorilla rescued at Istanbul airport: city zoo takes care of it.

One baby gorilla, the most powerful and valued monkey species by poachers due to its large size and strength, was intercepted at Istanbul airport by customs officials from the Ministry of Trade of Turkey. The animal did not have...

Rescue of 70 fledgling talkative parrots about to be marketed

Officers from the Taco Pozo police station intercepted three men on the Barilari interprovincial road, resulting in the seizure of motorcycles and more than 70 chicks of the "Chacoan talking parrot," a protected species. The operation took place on the...

Wildlife trafficking in Mendoza: rescued baby caimans, turtles, and crabs sold online.

In a new operation against wildlife trafficking, the Ministry of Energy and Environment of Mendoza led the rescue of animals that were being sold online. In a joint effort with the Public Prosecutor's Office and the Ministry of Security, they...

Illegal wildlife trafficking: Key data to comprehend the issue

The illegal trafficking of wildlife generates between 15 and 20 billion dollars annually, making it the fourth largest illegal trade in the world. More than 100 species of birds, 20 of reptiles, and 15 of mammals in Argentina are affected...

Wild birds rescued from poachers and transported to a conservation center.

Thanks to the collaboration between the Ministry of Security and private individuals, the Ministry of Environment of **Mendoza** initiated the transfer of **35 rescued wild birds** to the Wildlife Conservation Center (CCVS) in **San Luis**. This group includes 30 specimens...

New campaign of honorary wildlife rangers to combat wildlife trafficking.

Honorary Wildlife Guardians from Río Negro launch campaign against wildlife trafficking. The honorary wildlife guardians of Río Negro have announced on their social media a campaign to eradicate pet trade and the trafficking of animals belonging to wildlife. Combatting the trafficking...

Milestone in the fight against wildlife trafficking: 1,000 endangered animals repatriated to Madagascar

Thailand will send nearly 1,000 endangered turtles and lemurs to Madagascar, marking a historic victory against the trafficking of species. The first group will arrive next week. According to Thai authorities, this is the largest repatriation ever carried out between...

Operation in Indonesia: Over one ton of pangolin scales seized en route to China

Authorities in Indonesia reported on Tuesday that they thwarted a plot to traffic over a ton of endangered pangolin scales, valued at over a million dollars. The 1.2 tons of scales, valued at 1.3 million dollars, were found on November...

Operation in Mexico City: 27 exotic animals seized and 41 people arrested

Mexican authorities carried out an operation in Ocoyoacac, 50 kilometers west of Mexico City, seizing 27 exotic animals, including lions, white tigers, panthers, wolves, and mandrills, as well as two long guns and over 360 cartridges. The operation resulted in...

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A turquoise paradise between Catamarca and Tucumán: the Aguada del Cobre river.

At the border between Catamarca and Tucumán, there is a corner of extraordinary beauty that seems to be taken...