Argentina: 700 Marine Animals From Kenya Seized at Buenos Aires Airport
Rescue teams are treating survivors after officials found octopuses, lionfish and other reef species packed in shipping bags for the aquarium trade.
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Over 700 marine animals seized in international trafficking operation: 'Not something done casually'
Argentine authorities intercepted a shipment of more than 700 marine animals trafficked from Kenya, exposing the brutal conditions behind the exotic aquarium trade. Conservationists say the bust was anything but random — and may point to a larger smuggling network moving wildlife through established international routes. The Associated Press reported that the seizure took place on April 26 at Ezeiza International Airport near Buenos Aires in a c…
Argentina intercepts massive Kenya-to-Buenos Aires marine wildlife trafficking operation
More than 700 tropical marine animals trafficked from Kenya were seized by authorities in Argentina after a sprawling smuggling shipment bound for the exotic aquarium trade arrived at the country's main international airport, Ezeiza International Airport.
More than 700 small marine animals - fish, octopus, crabs and starfish - were seized on 26 April at the airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in a cargo coming from Kenya. A major blow of net against the illegal trade in exotic wild animals, in this case intended to fill aquariums with unattractive individuals and to the detriment of these animals, which, for many, die in transport.
In Argentina 700 marine animals trafficked from Kenya were seized, representing a victory against the illegal trade in aquatic fauna that was destined for the ornamental pet market. The event was held on April 26 at Ezeiza International Airport, near Buenos Aires. In the seizure participated the [...] The post Rescue in Argentina 700 animals trafficked from Kenya appeared first on Oronoticias.
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