UWA takes over 8.8 tonnes of wildlife contraband held at Entebbe Airport for 14 years

UWA takes over 8.8 tonnes of wildlife contraband held at Entebbe Airport for 14 years

UWA is expected to manage the exhibits in line with wildlife laws, including destruction or use for research and education

Trafficking: UWA Receives 8.8 Tonnes Of Seized Wildlife Products Held At Entebbe Since 2011

By Spy Uganda More than 8.8 tonnes of illegal wildlife products confiscated at Entebbe International Airport over the past 14 years have exposed the scale and sophistication of wildlife trafficking networks operating through Uganda, authorities have revealed. The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) on Friday officially took custody of 8,857.84 kilogrammes of wildlife contraband that had…