UNODC reports successful global operation repatriating nearly 1000 endangered animals to Madagascar, making one of the largest efforts against illegal wildlife trade

Nearly 1000 tortoises and lemurs were seized as part of an international law enforcement operation while being trafficked through Thailand for likely sale into the international illegal pet trade. This operation was orchestrated by Thai authorities with the support of the UNODC, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Wildlife Justice Commission, resulting…