Published on : 14 Dec 2025, 9:09 am Listen to this article Summary

More than 30,000 live animals were seized during a month-long global crackdown.

The operation involved enforcement agencies in 134 countries.

Authorities intercepted ivory, pangolin scales, bushmeat, insects and timber.

Smaller species such as butterflies and reptiles are increasingly targeted.

Interpol warns wildlife crime is linked to organised criminal networks.

More than 30,000 live animals, along with protected plants and timber, have been seized during a global crackdown on illegal wildlife and forestry trade, according to Interpol.

The seizures were made during a coordinated operation between September 15 and October 15, 2025 involving police, customs, border security, forestry and wildlife authorities

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