06
Mar
Mozambique: possible ivory trafficking by businessman & Chinese sawmill
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SUBJECT: “Mozambique: Pemba sawmill & ivory smuggling” SOURCE: Anonymous DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Leak (Grade 1) COLLECTION DATE: May 06, 2014 ACTION: In the process to collect more information and evidence. Team in the field. TEXT (sanitized): “I received a tip from a contractor that works in construction in Mozambique that the (OMITTED) sawmill is being used for ivory... Read More
04
Mar
Eagle/Vulture/Buzzard poachers in China
SUBJECT: “Eagle/Vulture/Buzzard poachers in China” SOURCE: Anonymous DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Lead (Grade 2) COLLECTION DATE: July 25, 2014 ACTION: In the process to acquire more information. TEXT: “Seller on ebay, selling hundreds of items annually made from poached eagles, owls, vultures, and hawks. Being shipped internationally without CITES permits.” ATTACHMENTS: text document of evidence and one picture... Read More
28
Feb
Manta slaughter in the Philippines
SUBJECT: Manta Slaughter in the Philippines SOURCE: Anonymous DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Message (Grade 3) COLLECTION DATE: February 16, 2015 ACTION: Published. TEXT (sanitized): “I was recently in the barangay of Bungamar on the island of Bohol, Philippines and witnessed the slaughter of a very large Manta that was caught by fisherman. It was then systematically butchered by several in the barangay and... Read More
26
Feb
Pangolin scales for sale
SUBJECT: “Pangolin Scales for sale” SOURCE: Anonymous DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Leak (Grade 1) COLLECTION DATE: November 10, 2014 ACTION: In the process to collect more information. TEXT (sanitised): “I got this email: Subject: Cashew nut/African products for sales Dear Sir/Madam, We are the above mentioned Agricultural cooperative group here in Cote d’ Ivoire west Africa that has... Read More
26
Feb
Illegal killing of wolves around Yellowstone National Park
SUBJECT: “Illegal killing of wolves around Yellowstone National Park” SOURCE: Anonymous DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Lead (Grade 2) COLLECTION DATE: November 10, 2014 ACTION: Shared with law enforcement. TEXT (sanitised): “Would like to report a fairly large effort of extreme trophy hunters surrounding Yellowstone Park who are targeting, baiting and killing the more famous celebrity wolves out of the park... Read More
23
Feb
Illegal timber cutting of Mulanje Cedar, Malawi
SUBJECT: Illegal timber cutting of Mulanje Cedar (Widdringtonia whytei) in Malawi SOURCE: Known by email DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Lead (Grade 2) COLLECTION DATE: February 26, 2014 ACTION: Shared with another NGO TEXT (sanitized): “My name is (OMITTED) and I am currently (OMITTED) on Mount Mulanje. Mulanje Cedar (Widdringtonia whytei) is a an edemic species and has been illegally harvested... Read More
23
Feb
Illegal agarwood on sale in Kuala Lumpur
SUBJECT: Illegal Agarwood on sale in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia SOURCE: Anonymous DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Message (Grade 3) COLLECTION DATE: February 17, 2014 ACTION: 1) Activated network in Malaysia to collect more information TEXT: “Numerous shops in the Bukit Bintang area of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, openly sell agarwood chips, oil and perfume. Hardly any of these products have... Read More
16
Feb
Destruction of ecosystems in the Baikal region, Russia
SUBJECT: “Destruction of ecosystems in the Baikal region” SOURCE: Anonymous DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Lead (Grade 2) COLLECTION DATE: May 28, 2014 ACTION: Shared with another NGO TEXT (taken from the report – sanitized – original language: Russian, Google translation) “Russia . Transbaikalia territory, Mogocha district, village Amazar . Amazar river – the first major tributary of the Amur River... Read More
09
Feb
Illegal African birds’ feathers trade
SUBJECT: Illegal trade of African birds’ feathers from Africa to the US and Canada; use of recycled CITES permits SOURCE: Anonymous DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Leak (Grade 1) + attachment COLLECTION DATE: February 9, 2014 ACTION: 1) Shared with law enforcement; 2) Activated network in Africa to collect more information TEXT (sanitized): “I’m a (OMITTED), so I work with feathers... Read More
10
Jan
Possible bird poaching in Brunei
SUBJECT: Possible bird poaching in Brunei SOURCE: Anonymous DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Message (Grade 3) COLLECTION DATE: March 09, 2014 ACTION: Published “While on a recent trip to Brunei, I saw multiple parties engaging in what seemed to be poaching of birds and/or other animals. (I’m unfamiliar with local laws, so I apologize if this is a actually legal.) During... Read More
