Global law enforcement cooperation is key to tackling #forestrycrime , the 3rd most lucrative organized crime in the world.

We stand with our member countries in the global fight against nature crimes and related illicit financial flows.

#IntlForestDay
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Have you ever tried not breathing for 5 minutes ? Without forests, this will be our reality.

This #ForestsDay , learn how INTERPOL #LEAP supports global law enforcement in disrupting criminal networks that facilitate #forestrycrime .

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The 34th INTERPOL Wildlife Working Group Meeting just concluded- 100 participants & a newly elected board ! Birds, reptiles, eels, zoonotic diseases and the use of digital forensics were few of the many wildlife law enforcement issues on the agenda #wildlifecrime #lawenforcement

🌍Global action - global impact🚨 : INTERPOL and World Customs Organization lead the charge for a sustainable and secure future with 2,114 protected animals🐘🦏🐆 and plants 🪵🌳seized across 133 countries in police-customs Operation Thunder 2023 #organizedcrime interpol.int/News-and-Event…

Illegal wildlife and timber trade exposed : Operation Thunder 2023 confirms worrying trends:
👗Exploitation for luxury fashion
🛜 Online platforms fueling illicit sales
🌎trafficking directly linked to transnational organized crime
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🚔 Combating wildlife & forestry crime demands a united front! INTERPOL & World Customs Organization's Operation Thunder 2023 sees 500 arrests and 2,114 confiscations worldwide. A strong message against the exploitation of endangered species and illegal timber trade. 🐅🌳interpol.int/News-and-Event…

🚨 257 suspected migrant smugglers and human traffickers arrested across the Americas

Operation Turquesa V also led to the rescue of 163 potential victims and the identification of 12,000 irregular migrants from 6️⃣9️⃣ different countries.

Full story 👇
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Asia Environmental Enforcement Awards

Congratulations to all winners !

You can learn more about them here: unep.org/news-and-stori…

📍 It all starts today.

In just a few short hours, this hall will be filled with ministers, police chiefs and top law enforcement officials from around the world.

Stay tuned for official news and updates.

#HappeningNow at #CITESSC77 !

CITES SG Ivonne Higuero is opening the #ICCWC side event on 'Enhanced Responses to Combat Wildlife Crime'.

We will hear from ICCWC partners about:
👮 Global operations & national support
🔬 Mobilizing forensics
🌍 Support to West & Central Africa

The 7th Wildlife Inter-Regional Enforcement (WIRE) meeting is underway in Abu Dhabi! 130 delegates from 35 countries, international organizations and private sector. 90 bilateral meetings planned. #EndWildlifeCrime

Following our #UnitedforWildlife Global Summit, we are excited to announce our partnership with INTERPOL.

International law enforcement cooperation is critical in our mission to end the #illegalwildlifetrade , and together, we can make a difference.

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💰 The illicit trade of wildlife products has become one of the world’s largest criminal activities, worth up to USD 20 billion/year.

The Royal Foundation and INTERPOL have agreed to join forces to make the world’s environment safer from predators.

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#ICCWC will host 2 side events this week at #SC77 :

📈 Illegal data & evidence-based interventions (Nov 7)
🤝 Enhanced support & responses to combat wildlife crime (Nov 8)

Join us! Find out more below ⤵️

#TogetherAgainstWildlifeCrime

🇲🇾A national multi-agency workshop on #forestrycrime focused on fostering law enforcement cooperation in INTERPOL operations.

By working closely with beneficiary countries, LEAP provides tailored support for more effective transnational investigations on illegal deforestation🌳

LEAP delivered step 2 of a regional mentoring programme aiming to reduce #forestrycrime in APAC, with officers from 🇰🇭🇮🇩🇲🇾🇵🇬🇻🇳

A joint INTERPOL & UN Office on Drugs & Crime initiative, LEAP helps global law enforcement disrupt international criminal networks and protect the world’s forests 🌳

LEAP I led to the seizure of 500+ tonnes of illegal timber 🚔

With LEAP II, frontline officers will continue to use global police databases and intelligence to uncover suspected criminals, the movement of protected merchandise and suspicious companies.

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🌳 INTERPOL and UN Office on Drugs & Crime have launched the second phase of a global programme to tackle forestry crime.

Funded by Norway's NICFI, LEAP will help global law enforcement disrupt international criminal networks and protect the world’s forests ⤵️
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