Latest 30-tonne haul shows pangolins continue to be illegally traded in massive quantities
The ongoing pressure of illegal trade on pangolins was thrown into sharp relief today (12 February) with news of a record 30-tonne seizure in Malaysia..
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Illegal wildlife seizures need to drive criminal investigations, not just photo opportunities
Illegal wildlife and timber seizures made routinely around the world are often used as a high-profile photo opportunity for the media ¬– but if the cameras are brought in as soon as a seizure is made it is a fair bet there will not be a meaningful investigation as publicising the seizure can serve to tip off criminals