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Over 90 arrests made in global crackdown on environmental crime in the Amazon Basin
AMAZON BASIN, JUL 10 – Operation Green Shield arrested 94 suspects and seized over $64 million in assets to target illegal mining, wildlife trafficking, logging, and fuel smuggling in the Amazon Basin.
- Authorities arrested 94 people and seized assets worth over $64 million during Operation Green Shield in the Amazon Basin from June 23 to July 6.
- The crackdown resulted from a coordinated effort by the UAE Ministry of Interior through I2LEC to combat illegal mining, logging, wildlife trafficking, and fuel smuggling.
- A multinational task force of over 1,500 personnel from Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru carried out more than 350 operations throughout the remote areas of the Amazon, resulting in the recovery of thousands of live animals as well as substantial amounts of timber and minerals.
- Dana Humaid emphasized that the operation stood out because it involved collaborative planning and implementation among the participating countries, showcasing effective international partnership.
- Officials reported that the operation dealt a significant setback to international environmental crime networks, with additional arrests and asset seizures expected as investigations proceed.
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Over 90 arrests made in global crackdown on environmental crime in the Amazon Basin
A UAE-coordinated law enforcement operation targeting environmental crime in the Amazon Basin has led to 94 arrests and the seizure of more than $64 million in illicit assets.
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An international law enforcement operation against environmental destruction in the Amazon Basin resulted in the confiscation of assets worth more than $64 million and the arrest of 94 suspects, the AP reported on Thursday. Officials said the operation, dubbed "Green Shield," dealt a significant blow to transnational criminal networks operating against the environment. Authorities conducted more than 350 coordinated raids aimed at... The article…
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