Author: Milliken, T.
Title: The Elephant Trade Information System (ETIS) and the Illicit Trade in Ivory
Summary: The illicit trade in ivory, which has been increasing in volume since 2004, moved sharply upward in 2009, according to the latest analysis of seizure data in the Elephant Trade Information System. The analysis was based upon 14,364 elephant product seizure records from 85 countries or territories since 1989, nearly 2,000 more records than the previous analysis, in 2007. The remarkable surge in 2009 reflects a series of large-scale seizure events that suggest an increased involvement or organized crime syndicates in the trade, connecting African source countries with Asian end-use markets.
Details: Harare, Zimbabwe: TRAFFIC East and Southern Africa, 2009. 40p.
Source: Internet Resource
Year: 2009
Country: International
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Shelf Number: 117396
Keywords:
Illegal Trade (Ivory)Offenses Against the EnvironmentOrganized CrimeWildlife Crime |
