Pangolin trafficking and related arrests on the uptick
Multiple arrests have been made recently in connection with pangolin trafficking in operations in Gauteng, Free State and Mpumalanga. Prof Ray Jansen, founding member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Pangolin Specialist Group, and his partners rescued a trafficked pangolin in Midrand in a sting operation last week. It was the 12th pangolin rescued this year. Jansen said the pangolin was in a critical condition and might not survive. South African Citizens Against Rhino Poaching director Kim da Ribeira said the increase in pangolin trafficking was concerning.
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