Kenya calls for global action against wildlife trafficking networks

The ODPP has warned that wildlife trafficking has become a sophisticated transnational organised crime threat.

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Kenya has called for stronger international cooperation to combat wildlife trafficking, according to Capital FM.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions warned that wildlife trafficking is fuelling transnational organised crime.

According to the publisher, the illegal trade has evolved into a sophisticated form of criminal activity requiring coordinated action to dismantle the networks behind it.

Source: Capital FM