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Operation Thunder 2024 Cracks Down on Wildlife Trafficking

2/17/2025

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In a groundbreaking effort, Operation Thunder 2024 dismantled wildlife trafficking networks, seizing nearly 20,000 endangered animals and arresting 365 suspects across 138 countries. Spearheaded by INTERPOL and WCO, this operation unveiled 100 companies engaged in illegal trade, underscoring the critical need for global collaboration to safeguard our planet's precious biodiversity.

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Story summary

In a groundbreaking effort, Operation Thunder 2024 dismantled wildlife trafficking networks, seizing nearly 20,000 endangered animals and arresting 365 suspects across 138 countries. Spearheaded by INTERPOL and WCO, this operation unveiled 100 companies engaged in illegal trade, underscoring the critical need for global collaboration to safeguard our planet's precious biodiversity.