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Interpol reveals shocking numbers for trafficking in live animals
reached record levels in 2025.
This came after an operation that resulted in the seizure of about 30,000 animals and the identification of 1,100 suspects.
Trafficking in live animals
During September and October, 6,160 birds, 2,040 turtles, 1,150 reptiles, 208 monkeys, and 46 anteaters were seized. scales, and 10 predatory animals, in addition to 19,415 other wild animals, according to Interpol.
The organization indicated an increase in , mainly due to the growing demand for exotic pets, and security agencies from 134 countries participated in the seizures.
Interpol Secretary General Valdesi Urquiza said in a statement: "These networks are increasingly linked to various areas of crime, from drug trafficking to human exploitation".
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