Xiamen Customs Found 4 Crocodile Paws From Cuban Crocodiles, a Critically Endangered(CR) Species, Illegally Carried in the Luggage of Incoming Passengers

On July 24, 2024, the customs announced: Xiamen Airport Customs noticed that the image of an incoming passenger's undeclared luggage showed abnormalities. After unpacking and checking, they turned out 4 smelly crocodile paws from 4 tin foil packages! After professional identification, these crocodile paws turned out to be the paws of the critically endangered Cuban crocodile.

The Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) belongs to the protected species listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Species in Appendix I are animals and plants that will lead to extinction if they are traded internationally. It is clearly stipulated that their international trade is prohibited, and specimens of these species are only allowed to be bought and sold under special circumstances.

Obviously, these 4 Cuban crocodiles were not permitted or declared, which is a typical case of illegal wildlife trade. According to relevant laws and regulations, except for those who legally hold the "Import and Export Permit Certificate" and go through customs formalities as required, it is prohibited to trade, carry or mail endangered species and their products into or out of the country. Those who commit serious crimes will be held criminally liable in accordance with the law.

According to the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species, the Cuban crocodile is listed as "Critically Endangered" (CR), with only 2,400 left in the world (assessment data updated on February 28, 2022).

Illegal wildlife trade is a transnational organized crime that poses a serious threat to global biodiversity. Wildlife populations around the world are generally declining. Habitat destruction and poaching (which provides the source of international illegal wildlife trade) are the two main causes of this serious problem. The value of the international illegal wildlife trade is estimated to be between US$7 billion and US$23 billion per year, making wildlife crime one of the most profitable illegal businesses, often operated by complex, international and well-organized criminal networks trying to make huge profits and taking risks.

Original article:https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/9Os6rNWe1KMW4bdM4JaZBg

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