Vital
funding confirmed, but only for 1 more year
January 2013. Continued funding has secured the future of the UK National
Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU) Environment Minister Richard Benyon has confirmed,
at least for 1 more year.
The
NWCU is at the forefront of the UK's fight against the growing illegal wildlife
trade. Through effective intelligence-led enforcement, it targets key criminals
engaged in serious and organised crime.
Announcing
the funding, Richard Benyon said: "Wildlife crime is a very serious issue
with organised gangs using the proceeds from illegally traded items like rhino
horn to fuel other illegal activities. It's right that a specialist unit
supports the police in bringing these people to trial. The funding for another
year will mean the unit can continue to bring criminals to justice and tackle
the illegal wildlife trade both at home and abroad.
Rhino
horn
The Wildlife Crime Unit has been instrumental in the UK in combating the illegal trade in rhino horn, which now has a blackmarket value in Asia as high as gold.
The Wildlife Crime Unit has been instrumental in the UK in combating the illegal trade in rhino horn, which now has a blackmarket value in Asia as high as gold.
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