Interpol's Global Operation Rescues Thousands of Animals, Disrupts Major Wildlife Trafficking Network
Interpol's global Operation Thunder 2025 rescued nearly 30,000 live animals and seized illegal wildlife products across 134 countries, disrupting a multi-billion dollar trafficking network and identifying over 1,000 suspects.
Overview
Interpol's global Operation Thunder 2025 rescued nearly 30,000 live animals and achieved record seizures across 134 countries, significantly disrupting the illegal wildlife trade network.
The monthlong operation resulted in over 4,600 seizures of protected wildlife and timber, including endangered species like tigers, pangolins, birds, and various reptiles.
Authorities identified over 1,000 suspects linked to the illegal wildlife trade, which Interpol estimates generates more than $20 billion annually for organized crime.
Key seizures included elephant ivory, marine species, pangolin scales and meat, and over 1,300 primate body parts intercepted at a North American mail center.
Pangolins remain the most trafficked animals globally due to high demand for their scales in traditional medicine and their meat as a delicacy, threatening their survival.
Analysis
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