Operation Saves 20,000 Animals, 365 Arrested Worldwide

Karmactive Staff

Nearly 20,000 endangered animals rescued globally through Operation Thunder 2024, marking history's largest anti-smuggling mission across 138 countries.

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Smugglers caught trafficking 12,427 birds, 5,877 turtles, and precious big cats, including eight tiger cubs from an unauthorized breeding facility.

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aIndian authorities discovered over 5,000 turtles hidden in luggage, while Turkish officials intercepted 6,500 songbirds at border crossings.

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Wildlife criminals rake in $21 billion annually through illegal animal trade, diverting money from legitimate tourism and conservation efforts.

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Indonesian officials seized 134 tonnes of illegal timber destined for Asian markets, expanding the scope of wildlife crime operations.

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DNA sampling from rescued animals helps authorities track trafficking routes and strengthen legal cases against wildlife smugglers.

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Law enforcement arrested 365 smugglers and confiscated over 300 firearms, along with vehicles and poaching equipment during the operation.

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Criminals exploit social media platforms and shipping containers to conduct illegal wildlife trade across international borders.

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International cooperation enables quick alerts between countries when suspicious wildlife shipments are detected.

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Rescued animals receive medical care at conservation centers, with experts working toward their potential return to natural habitats.

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