animal trafficking

Wildlife trafficking alert: they were attempting to transport a baby capuchin monkey from Bolivia.

In the last few hours, a case of wildlife trafficking in Jujuy was prevented. They rescued a baby capuchin monkey that was being transported in a car from Bolivia. It was a couple heading to the city of Salta. They...

In a operation against wildlife trafficking, 250 talking parrots rescued in Santiago del Estero.

In an operation against the wildlife trafficking carried out jointly by the General Directorate of Forests and Wildlife, National Gendarmerie, park rangers and forest rangers from Monte Quemado and Pirpintos, 250 talking parrots were rescued, which were being transported...

Interpol caught an international network trafficking protected turtles.

Interpol announced the conclusion of an investigation that led to the dismantling of a network dedicated to the illegal trafficking of protected species, resulting in the arrest of 15 individuals and the repatriation of a hundred turtles confiscated in...

In Funes, 40 protected birds were rescued from illegal trafficking.

In a significant joint operation, the Animal Health Secretariat of Funes (Santa Fe) and the Ecological Police managed to rescue 40 birds of protected native species destined for illegal trade. They were found locked up in a house near the...

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...

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