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![Stop the illegal wildlife trade [image copyright Andy Fisher]](/images/pageheaders/stop_illegal_wildlife_trade.jpg "Stop the illegal wildlife trade (image copyright Andy Fisher)") Stop the illegal wildlife tradeThe illegal trade in wildlife is huge. Globally, it is estimated to be worth over £5 billion every year and is a major area of international crime. However, the illegal trade in endangered species does not just happen in other countries; it thrives in the UK too and Operation Charm is working to stop this trade in London.  News and EventsElephant parade comes to LondonKeep your eyes open if you're in London any time in May or June, and chances are you'll see some brightly painted life-size baby elephant sculptures around the city. There are 250 of them in all. Two members of Operation Charm - International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and WWF - are official conservation partners for the event.  INTERPOL co-ordinated operation targets illegal trade in wildlife medical productsLYON, France - An international operation co-ordinated by INTERPOL targeting the illegal trade in traditional medicines containing protected wildlife products has resulted in a series of arrests worldwide and the seizure of thousands of illegal medicines worth more than EUR 500,000.  |
Ricky Gervais
'I find it incredible that any one would want to buy a product containing endangered animals. It's not just illegal, it's sick and perverse. And don't think you can ease your conscience with "It was already dead" or "It's old or second hand". To purchase such goods is perpetuating and endorsing the market in killing species. Report any activity you think is linked to such revolting business.' |
![Turtles [image copyright WWF-Canon / Jürgen Freund]](/images/danger/turtles_small.jpg "Turtles")