Latest seizures & other reports
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A compilation of seizures and prosecutions reported in the TRAFFIC Bulletin 1997-2007 (PDF, 850 KB)
Leopard skin seized in India
Forest officials have seized a leopard skin and arrested three people in Tamil Nadu, India, reports The Hindu
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in Smuggling in Asia, Mammals - leopards, enforcement
Tiger skin seized in India
Tiger skin and other animal parts, including hair from an elephant's tail have been seized in Shivarampet, India, reports the Hindu
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in Smuggling in Asia, Mammals - tigers, enforcement, mammals - general
Rhino horns recovered in India
2 poachers were arrested and 2 rhino horns recovered by Kaziranga park authorities, reports Telegraph India
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in Smuggling in Asia, Mammals - rhinos, enforcement
Lion skin seized in Chhattisgarh, India
A man has been arrested after he was found in possession of a lion's skin in Chhattisgarh, India, reports the Indo Asian News Service
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in Smuggling in Asia, Mammals - lions, enforcement
"Pirate" fishing costing Tanzania dear
The EU estimates some 70 fishing vessels operate illegally out of Tanzania, costing the national economy a fortune in lost revenue, reports IPP Media
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in Smuggling in Africa, Fisheries - general, enforcement
Tiger parts seized in Viet Nam
A full set of Tiger bones were seized by Ha Noi Police from a car in central Viet Nam, reports VietNamNet Bridge
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in Smuggling in Asia, Mammals - tigers, enforcement
Abalone poachers arrested in South Africa
Six alleged poachers have been arrested and 2,544 abolone seized following a high speed chase through Simon's Town, South Africa, reports Cape Times
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in Invertebrates, Smuggling in Africa, enforcement
Beetle buyer arrested in Darjeeling, India
A man was arrested by forest officials for allegedly buying live beetles in Ghoom, Darjeeling, India, reports The Telegraph
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in Smuggling in Asia, Invertebrates, enforcement
Leopard skin seized in India
A man was arrested and a leopard skin seized by the forest flying squad in Varyas, India, reports the Hindu
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in Smuggling in Asia, Mammals - leopards, enforcement
Czech insect collectors convicted in India
Two Czech national have been found guilty of violating India's Wildlife Protection and Biodiversity Act by collecting rare butterflies and other insects reports the Times of India
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in Smuggling in Asia, Invertebrates, enforcement
Antique ivory seized in India
53 pieces of carved ivory have been seized and 2 people arrested and if convicted could face up to 7 years in jail, reports the Times of India
Pangolin smugglers arrested in Malaysia
Malaysian marine police have seized 16 pangolins and arrested 8 members of a syndicate believed to be involved in smuggling pangolins to Malaysia from Bengkalis in Indonesia, reports The Star Online
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in Smuggling in Asia, Mammals - pangolins, enforcement
Leopard skins and elephant bones seized in India
Indian forest officials have seized 2 leopard skind and 2 elephant jaw bones from 2 Bhutanese nationals from Jaigon, reports The Telegraph
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in Smuggling in Asia, Mammals - elephants, Mammals - leopards, enforcement
Jail for ivory trafficker in Cameroon
A convicted illegal ivory trader in Cameroon has received a fine of almost USD5,000 and 45 days in jail after he was caught with 22 elephant tusks, reports AfricaNews.com
Alleged ivory smuggler on trial in Shanghai, China
A China to Guinea garment trader has gone on trial, accused of smuggling almost USD300,000 worth of ivory into Shanghai, China, reports Shanghai Daily
