Nigerian Authorities Seize Over 2 Metric Tons of Pangolin Scales, Arrest One Suspect
On December 5, Nigerian authorities confiscated more than 2 metric tons of pangolin scales in a significant crackdown on wildlife trafficking. The seizure took place in two warehouses in Mubi, Adamawa state, where the scales were stockpiled for export. The operation, which was based on intelligence from the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC), also led to…