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Wildlife smuggling is serious organised crime that ‘fuels corruption and drives species to extinction’, Home Office says
More than 250 endangered species and illegal wildlife products were seized at the UK border in a single month, new figures have revealed, including spiders, snakes and birds.
The illicit cargo was uncovered as part of an annual crackdown on wildlife smuggling known as Operation Thunder, which is led by Interpol and the World Customs Organisation.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/dec/11/snakes-spiders-and-rare-birds-seized-by-border-force-in-month-long-operationDisclaimer of liability !!!
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