Congratulations to @thaicustoms on the interception of 446 large tusk pieces & 950 smaller ivory pieces in transit through Laem Chabang port. Thai authorities are now pursuing a transnational investigation, building on information exchanged with law enforcement counterparts in Africa and Asia. The seizure follows up on the 2025 Wildlife Inter-Regional Enforcement (WIRE) Forum, with support from @UNODC and @WJCommission under ICCWC #GUARDWildlife.

Lao PDR is emerging as a key hub for the illegal rhino horn trade. ICCWC and CSO partners are helping strengthen the capacity of CITES authorities and law enforcement to respond. Through microchip analysis and DNA sampling immediately after seizures, and enhanced cross-border intelligence sharing, Lao authorities are achieving promising results tackling the criminals involved. #WorldRhinoDay #GUARDWildlife

Roughly two-thirds of the world's ocean lies beyond national borders and belongs to no single country. Protecting these shared waters requires countries to improve maritime law enforcement and work together against organized crime that exploits the ocean. #endENVcrime

Wildlife forensics can help identify a seized species, trace its origin, and support prosecution. Last week, hosted by @nparksbuzz Singapore, @UNODC convened laboratories, enforcement agencies and research institutions from across Southeast Asia and beyond to lay the groundwork for a regional Wildlife DNA Forensic Network, with EU support. #EndWildlifeCrime #GUARDWildlife

Better evidence means stronger cases against wildlife and forest crime. From portable forensic labs in Africa to DNA-based timber identification in Ecuador, @UNODC is supporting species identification, evidence collection and criminal investigations. #endENVcrime

From Africa to Latin America and Asia-Pacific, frontline officers are stepping up to combat wildlife trafficking: 🔸100+ officers trained 🇨🇮🇬🇦 🔸Improved chain-of-custody 🇪🇨 🔸New investigative training launched 🇱🇦🇳🇵🇱🇰 Read more: bit.ly/3QS3vM6 #EndWildlifeCrime

Protecting the Amazon requires stronger criminal justice responses to forest crime. @UNODC is supporting authorities with technology & training to improve detection & investigations and support effective enforcement against timber trafficking. #endENVcrime

From coastal waters to international markets, shark fin trafficking continues to threaten marine biodiversity. UNODC has studied the trafficking routes, legal gaps and opportunities to disrupt illicit networks across Latin America. bit.ly/3QS3vM6 #EndWildlifeCrime

Timber trafficking in the Amazon requires strong cooperation across borders. @UNODC is supporting Peru, Brazil and Colombia to identify risks, share information and coordinate investigations to combat timber trafficking: bit.ly/3QS3vM6 #endENVcrime

From rhino horn to ivory, cross-border enforcement is disrupting wildlife trafficking networks. UNODC supports cooperation between African and Asian countries to trace trafficking routes, share intelligence and bring criminals to justice. bit.ly/3QS3vM6 #endENVcrime

Seizures alone do not dismantle criminal networks. In Yaoundé this month, @UNODC, @INTERPOL_EC and TRACE trained 25 customs, police, prosecutors and wildlife authorities from 11 countries across Africa on post-seizure investigations. Officials worked through a real case from Operation SAMA III to trace the networks behind wildlife and timber trafficking. #endENVcrime

Protecting biodiversity requires coordinated action. UNODC is uniting eco-guards, customs officers & justice authorities work under a shared framework to report, investigate & prosecute wildlife crime, helping turn detection into justice. bit.ly/3QS3vM6 #endENVcrime

Ports are critical frontlines in the fight against crimes that affect the environment. In Ecuador, UNODC trains authorities to better identify wildlife trafficking, illegal timber shipments and illicit mining products moving through ports. bit.ly/3QS3vM6 #endENVcrime