Profile

An armed trafficking network that strip-mines single-river endemics for the exotic trade. The only Direct-Action target in the active file — sanctioned because they shoot wardens and there is no court within reach that they have not already bought.

Documented Crimes

• Trafficking of endemic freshwater stingrays and arowana from dammed river systems
• Cyanide and dynamite collection of reef fish for the aquarium trade
• Bribery of port inspectors across two continents
• Armed intimidation of community fish-wardens

Linked Operations

Species at Risk

Standing Note