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Major wildlife trafficking disruption: Nigerian authorities seize 2.179 tonnes of pangolin scales and arrest key broker 

On 5 December 2024, a major operation led by Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), with support from the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC), has resulted in the arrest of a suspected pangolin scale broker and the seizure of 2.179 tonnes of pangolin scales, equivalent to approximately 1,100 pangolins. This marks a significant blow to transnational wildlife trafficking networks operating in Nigeria.  Read More