INTERPOL and WCO rescue nearly 20,000 live animals, all endangered or protected species in largest-ever wildlife and forestry operation, arresting 365 suspects

In addition to the live animals, participating countries seized hundreds of thousands of protected animal parts and derivatives, trees, plants, marine life and arthropods. Timber cases represent the most significant seizures, primarily occurring in sea cargo container shipments, while most other seizures took place at airports and mail processing hubs. More than 100 companies involved in the trafficking of protected species were also identified…