UNODC’s Operation SAMA III led to 164 seizures across 12 African countries, disrupting wildlife trafficking and transnational organised crime

The operation resulted in 164 seizures, including protected wildlife species, timber, charcoal, waste, counterfeit goods and other contraband, demonstrating the growing convergence between environmental crime and organised criminal networks. The operation brought together law enforcement, customs and environmental authorities to strengthen cross-border cooperation, intelligence sharing and enforcement…