Title:

Improved law enforcement helps reduce rhino poaching in Namibia: report

Publication Year:
2021
Abstract:

Improved law enforcement and more effective disruption of criminal networks led to the decline in the number of rhino poaching in Namibia in 2020, according to a report released Friday. On the other hand, significantly more rhino horns were seized during 2020 than in 2019, the Combating Wildlife Crime in Namibia Annual Report 2020 states. The report states that the arrests during 2020 have included a number of high-level perpetrators, with significant international connections.

Series Title:
CGTN Africa
Type:
Newspaper
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en

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