Pangolin Scales Seized in Mandimba, Niassa Province

Authorities arrested one individual in Metande Administrative Post, Mandimba District, Niassa Province, after finding him in possession of 0.79 kg of pangolin scales during an interception on a public road.

The suspect was apprehended in connection with the alleged trafficking of wildlife products. The scales were seized, and the individual was handed over to the competent authorities for legal proceedings.

The seizure highlights the trafficking of pangolin parts, alongside the trade in live animals. Protecting pangolins requires enforcement efforts that address both forms of trade and investigate those involved in supplying and selling these products.

The case remains under investigation as the authorities proceed with the steps needed to establish criminal responsibility.

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