TRAFFIC’s latest report identifies the EU as a major global wildlife trafficking hub, with 5,000+ seizures in 2023 and over 1M CITES-listed specimens smuggled via airports, mail centres, and sea routes

The report highlights the involvement of organised crime groups, evolving smuggling tactics, and gaps in enforcement. While EU authorities have strengthened their response through updated policies and global cooperation, TRAFFIC urges further coordination, stronger legal frameworks, and private sector engagement to effectively combat this form of…