The Deputy Director participated at a meeting to revise the Central Africa wildlife law enforcement action plan dubbed PAPECALF 2 that aims to strengthen the application of the wildlife laws in the sub region.
Deputy Director held a meeting with the recently appointed Director of Wildlife and Protected Areas.
This month was marked by the arrest of a traffickers with a leopard skin.
Achievements were recorded in LAGA's collaboration with the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF) despite the mounting number of challenges faced. These achievements were obtained in the fields of investigation, arrest, prosecution, media exposure, government relations and international activities. Focus was on the fight against the illegal wildlife trade in elephant tusks, African grey parrots, pangolin scales and leopard skins. The EAGLE Central Coordination Unit collaborated very closely with the Team, ensuring vital support that enabled the arrest of 10 traffickers. One of the traffickers who was arrested is a senior police officer
Many achievements were recorded in LAGA's collaboration with the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF) despite several challenges posed during the period July to December 2025. These achievements were obtained in the fields of investigation, arrest, prosecution, media exposure, government relations and international activities. Focus was on the fight against the illegal wildlife trade; principally trafficking in pangolin scales and primates. The EAGLE network�s Central Coordination Unit (CCU) continued to provide vital technical and organisation support that facilitated several operations resulting in the of arrests 7 traffickers.
This month was marked by the arrest of 5 traffickers with 65 African grey parrots and 2 fresh leopard skins.
The Deputy Director participated at the Conference of the Parties to the CITES that was held in Uzbekistan. He participated at several meetings and he met and discussed with many representatives of institutions and NGO to build collaboration and partnerships.
The Deputy Director participated at an online preparatory meeting for the CITES Conference of Parties to be held later this year in Uzbekistan.
The Deputy Director featured on documentary film: “Les heros de l'ombre” (Unsung Heroes) by the French cable TV channel Canal Plus, with an interview.
The Deputy Director, accompanied by the Head of the Legal Department and Antonia Gustafsson, a super volunteer on training, met with the newly promoted Inspector General No. 1 at the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife to strengthen collaboration in the fight against wildlife crime.
This month was marked by the arrest of 2 traffickers with 80kg of giant pangolin scales.
Achievements were recorded in LAGA's collaboration with the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF) despite the mounting number of challenges faced. These achievements were obtained in the fields of investigation, arrest, prosecution, media exposure, government relations and international activities. Focus was on the fight against the illegal wildlife trade in apes. The EAGLE Central Coordination Unit collaborated very closely with the investigations ensuring vital support that enabled the arrest of 3 traffickers.
The semester was marked by very poor results and only 3 traffickers were arrested and with all of them staying behind bars from the day of arrest for up to 7 days. This shift in results, from past years we recorded very high number of arrests during every semester, is still to be fully analysed. Nevertheless, efforts are seriously being intensified to get more traffickers arrested. New and intelligent techniques are being put in place for better results. All three traffickers were charged the cases forwarded to examining judges are furthering investigations. 4 traffickers were found guilty and sentenced to 6 months in prison. They were arrested for the illegal possession of African grey parrots, a protected wildlife species.
The EAGLE network achieved substantial results as 34 traffickers were arrested across 5 countries.
The Deputy Director held a meeting with three officials of the British based Environmental Investigation Agency to discuss wildfire law enforcement in the country and the sub region
The Deputy Director held a meeting with the Head of the Division of Cooperation at the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife to discuss issues related to wildlife law enforcement and strengthen collaboration in the fight against wildlife crime. He was accompanied during the meeting by the Head of the Legal Department.
This month was marked by the arrest of an ivory trafficker.
The Director held a meeting with the Director of Wildaid for Francophone Africa to discuss a public awareness campaign on the new wildlife law and strengthen collaboration in the fight against wildlife crime.
This month was marked by the arrest of 2 traffickers with 2 elephant tusks.
The Deputy Director returned to the country following a two-month mission to Cote d'Ivoire where he assisted the project following the departure of the Coordinator. He assisted the Team in all the departments and while managing the project for the brief period. An Interim Assistant Coordinator was appointed in Abidjan and he shall continue to assist the Team until a new Coordinator is appointed.
The early part of the year was very challenging but improvements were made during the second half of the year and 16 traffickers, mostly ivory traffickers, were arrested. 69% of those arrested stayed behind bars from the early stages of the prosecution process. A majority of those arrested were trafficking in elephant tusks. 10 ivory traffickers were charged the cases are in court. 2 ape traffickers who were arrested in April "escaped" from gendarmerie custody and the investigations are still ongoing to get them rearrested. In another matter, 3 traffickers, including a military sub-officer, who were arrested in November 2024 were presented at the military tribunal and the matter sent back to the gendarmerie for further investigations. 5 traffickers were found guilty and 3 traffickers given prison sentences and ordered to pay fines and or damages. A mandrill trafficker was given 4 months' jail term and an ivory trafficker was also sentenced to 4 months in prison in December. Both punishments were very weak and disappointing. In total, the courts ordered the payment of damages totaling 8,240,000 FCFA (about $16,480$) to MINFOF. Media exposure was at a rate of a media piece for every 2 days.
Many achievements were recorded in LAGA's collaboration with the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF) despite several challenges posed during the period July to December 2024. These achievements were obtained in the fields of investigation, arrest, prosecution, media exposure, government relations and international activities. Focus was on the fight against the illegal wildlife trade; principally trafficking in elephant tusks. The EAGLE network's Central Coordination Unit (CCU) continued to provide vital technical and organisation support that facilitated several operations resulting in the of arrests 13 traffickers.
13 major traffickers were arrested at a rate of one for every two weeks and 69% stayed behind bars from the day of arrest. 10 new cases were brought to the courts. 3 traffickers were found guilty and handed either prison sentences or fines and damages during 2 court judgements passed. Damages amounted to some 1,200, 000 FCFA (about $2400). awarded to Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF).
The EAGLE network achieved some good results as 40 traffickers were arrested across 4 countries during the 6-month period. In order to provide a deterrent effect across the Network, 720 media pieces were published in national media.
This month was marked by the arrest of 3 traffickers with 6 elephant tusks.
This month was marked by the arrest of 3 traffickers with 3 and a half elephant tusks.
The Deputy Director participated at a training on financial investigations and the fight against wildlife crime.
The Deputy Director held a meeting with the Central Africa Director of Global Conservation to discuss collaboration in the fight against wildlife Crime.
This month was marked by the arrest of 4 traffickers with 2 elephant tusks.
This month was marked by the arrest of 4 traffickers with 4 elephant tusks.
Achievements were recorded in LAGA's collaboration with the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF) despite several challenges posed over this period. These achievements were obtained in the fields of investigation, arrest, prosecution, media exposure, government relations and international activities. Focus was on the fight against the illegal wildlife trade in apes.
This month was marked by the arrest of a trafficker linked to ivory trafficking cases in West and Central Africa.
The Deputy Director held a meeting with 3 American Embassy officials including the Head of the Political Section to discuss issues related to wildlife law enforcement in the country
This month was marked by the arrest of 2 traffickers with parts of two killed gorillas.
An investigator travelled to Uganda where he provided technical assistance and training to the new project.
No operations were carried out this month and strategies were put in place to ensure arrests are being carried out next month.
No operations were carried out this month and strategies were put in place to ensure arrests are being carried out next month.
13 traffickers were arrested and 75% stayed behind bars from the day of arrest. Accordingly, 9 new cases were brought to the courts. 20 traffickers were found guilty and 5 given prison sentences and ordered to pay fines and damages. The 15 others found guilty were either ordered to pay fines and damages and or handed suspended prison sentences. In total, the courts ordered the payment of damages totalling 105,889,000 FCFA (about $211,778) to MINFOF. Media exposure was at a rate of 4 media pieces per week.
A total of 60 investigation missions (of varying lengths) were carried out in 6 regions.
9 new cases were brought to court. Many of the cases began during the period have not yet reached the prosecution stage but procedures are ongoing.
A total of 97 media pieces were produced in national media (radio, written press and internet) achieved at a rate of one media piece every two days.
No operations were done this month.
This month was marked by the arrest of a trafficker with a young drill.
There were no operations this month and efforts are being made to ensure operations take place next month.
This month was marked by the arrest of 3 traffickers, 2 for trafficking in over 70kg of pangolin scales and one other for illegal possession of over 21kg of pangolin scales.
This month was marked by the arrest of 3 traffickers, one for trafficking in live chimpanzee and 2 others for illegal possession of a mandrill.
This month was marked by the arrest of 2 with 47kg of giant pangolin scales.
4 traffickers were arrested and 50% stayed behind bars from the day of arrest. Accordingly, 4 new cases were brought to the courts. 10 traffickers were found guilty and 2 traffickers given prison sentences and ordered to pay fines and damages. A trafficker was given a suspended prison sentence for 3 years and 7 others were ordered to pay fines and damages. In total, the courts ordered the payment of damages totalling 86,188,000 FCFA (about $172 768) to MINFOF. Media exposure was at a rate of 3 media pieces per week.
The Deputy Director held a meeting with Lisa Hywood, Founding Director of Tikki Hywood Foundation, who was on a visit to Cameroon. Discussions focused on possible areas of collaboration to strengthen the fight against pangolin trafficking. The Director of Tikki Hywood Foundation - Cameroon was also in attendance.
The month was marked by the arrest of 3 traffickers, with 78kg of pangolin scales.
This month was marked by the arrest of a trafficker for trafficking with 55 kg of pangolin scales.
The Deputy Director participated at a pangolin conservation planning workshop in Accra, Ghana, that brought together stakeholders in pangolin conservation.
The Deputy Director and the Head of Legal Department participated at an event to raise the awareness of young people on the plight of the pangolin.
No operations were carried out this month and strategies were put in place to ensure arrests are being carried out next month.
43 major traffickers were arrested at a rate of one for every 9 days and 64% stayed behind bars from the day of arrest. 42 new cases were brought to the courts. 26 traffickers were found guilty and handed prison sentences, fines and damages in 16 court judgements. Damages amounted to some 128,206,627 FCFA (about $256,417) awarded to MINFOF. Five appeals were lodged against unsatisfactory court rulings. Media exposure was at a rate one media piece per day.
22 major traffickers were arrested at a rate of one for every 9 days and 61% stayed behind bars from the day of arrest.
21 new cases were brought to the courts. 13 traffickers were found guilty and handed prison sentences, fines and damages during 8 court judgements passed. Damages amounted to some 16,237, 000 FCFA (about $32,474). awarded to MINFOF. Three appeals were lodged against unsatisfactory court rulings.
Media exposure was at a rate one media piece per day.
This month was marked by the arrest of 7 traffickers during two operations with the rescue of 28 African grey parrots and 120 kg of pangolin scales seized.
The Head of the Legal Department and legal advisers held meetings with several State Counsels on building legal strategies on ongoing cases and strengthening collaboration.
The Head of the Investigation Department held meetings with the Chief of the General Directorate of External Relations in Ambam and some wildlife officials of the South Region to strengthen collaboration in the fight against wildlife crime.
No operations were carried out this month and strategies were put in place to ensure
The month was marked by the arrest of 4 traffickers with 246 kg of giant pangolin scales during two operations in Yaounde.
The month was marked by the arrest of 11 traffickers with 2 human skeletons, 154kg of ivory seized and a young mandrill rescued
No operations took place this month and efforts are being made to ensure operations take place next month. Recruitment was intensified and a volunteer started the testing and training period in the investigations department as part of a strategy to bring renewed vigour in the department.
Under the framework of The Global Portrait Project, the portrait of the Deputy Director was published online. The portrait was painted by artist James Nickells who is the founder of the Global Portrait Project. He is painting an environmental activist from each of the 196 countries chosen from around the world. The Deputy Director was selected for Cameroon.
21 major traffickers were arrested at a rate of one for every 9 days and 67% stayed behind bars from the day of arrest. Accordingly, 21 new cases were brought to the courts. 13 traffickers were found guilty and 8 traffickers given prison sentences and ordered to pay fines and damages. 5 others were ordered to pay fines and damages... In total, the courts ordered the payment of damages totalling 111,971,627 F CFA (about $223,743) to MINFOF by the convicted traffickers. Media exposure was at a rate almost one media piece per day.
The Deputy Director held a meeting with officials of the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife to discuss issues related to the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding. He was accompanied to the meeting by the assistant head of the investigations department.
This month was marked by the arrest of a trafficker as a follow up of an arrest in April when a mandrill was rescued.
This month was marked by the arrest of 10 traffickers, 8 for trafficking in 476kg of pangolin scales, one for trafficking in 8 primate skulls and another for mandrill trafficking.
The month was marked by the arrest of 7 traffickers, 5 elephant tusks and 2 young chimpanzees seized.
The month was marked by the arrest of 3 traffickers, one with 246kg of pangolin scales and 2 others with a leopard skin and a civet skin.
There were no arrests carried out this month.
There were no arrests carried out this month.
The team went on annual vacation and shall be back in January fully refreshed and prepared to step up activities.
The Covid-19 pandemic continued to pose challenges, although not as last year and the restrictive measures were a bit relaxed.
Despite this challenge and several others, the LAGA team obtained tangible achievements in its collaboration with the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF) in the fight against wildlife crime.
Achievements were obtained in the fields of investigations, arrest operations, prosecutions, media exposure and government relations with focus on the fight against the trafficking in live primates, pangolin scales and parrots.
The EAGLE network's Central Coordination Unit (CCU) continued to provide vital technical and organisation support that facilitated several operations resulting in a significant number of arrests.
Trafficking in primates and pangolin scales drew much of the attention. A major trafficker was arrested with 331kg of pangolin scales and a customs official was arrested with a mandrill.
15 major traffickers were arrested and 67% stayed behind bars from the day of arrest and 33% were released on bail as the trials started. Corruption was observed and combated in two cases.
15 new cases were brought to the courts and two of the cases were initiated from an arrest carried by the police.
12 traffickers were found guilty and damages totalling 11,585,000 FCFA (about $23,170). were ordered to be paid by the convicts to the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF).
Media exposure was at a rate of one media piece per day.
This month was marked by the arrest of 4 traffickers during two operations and the seizure of a baby drill, 86kg of pangolin scales and a young baboon
The month was marked by the arrest of 4 traffickers with 77kg of pangolin scales and a freshly killed pangolin.
This month was marked by the arrest of 4 traffickers with African grey parrots and a chimpanzee during two operations.
The Deputy Director participated at the US States Department International Visitor Leadership Program which was done virtually because of the Covid 19 pandemic. The programme brought together participants from 12 African countries and focused on the theme Combatting Wildlife Trafficking.
The month was marked by the arrest of 3 traffickers with 331kg of pangolin scales, leopard skins and mandrills
12 major traffickers were arrested at a rate of one for every two weeks and approximately 42 % stayed behind bars from the day of arrest. This is an usually very low rate of arrested traffickers kept behind bars. Accordingly, 12 new cases were brought to the courts. 9 traffickers were found guilty and the courts ordered the payment of damages totalling 216,100,000 F CFA (about $432,200) to MINFOF by the convicted traffickers. Media exposure was at a rate almost one media piece per day.
The month was marked by the arrest of 7 traffickers with 60kg of pangolin scales, baby mandrill and 3 leopard skins.
This month was marked by the arrest of 3 traffickers during 2 operations with a baby chimp rescued and 72kg of pangolin scales seized.
The Deputy Director held a meeting with the Secretary General to discuss the prosecution of arrested wildlife traffickers and other related issues. He was accompanied to the meeting by the Head of the Legal Department.
The month was marked by the arrest of a trafficker with 109kg of pangolin scales
This month was marked by the arrest of one trafficker.
There were no arrests carried out this month.
The Deputy Director participated in a meeting organised by the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife that focused on collaboration between the ministry and technical partners.
Despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and several other difficulties, the LAGA team pushed forward and through, obtaining tangible achievements in its collaboration with the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife. Achievements were obtained in the fields of investigation, arrest, prosecution, media exposure, government relations and international activities with focus on the fight against corruption and the illegal wildlife trade; principally trafficking in ivory, pangolin scales, leopard and lion skins. Government measures and guidelines, alongside organisational measures put in place to prevent the spread of the corona virus, were strictly respected. The efforts produced sterling results in combatting the. trafficking in pangolin scales, ivory, human bones, mandrills and leopard and lion skins.
Despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and several other difficulties, the LAGA team pushed forward and through, obtaining tangible achievements in its collaboration with the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife. Achievements were obtained in the fields of investigation, arrest, prosecution, media exposure, government relations and international activities with focus on the fight against corruption and the illegal wildlife trade, principally trafficking in ivory and pangolin scales.
This month was marked by the arrest of 10 traffickers.
This month was marked by the arrest of a trafficker in connection to the arrest of two parrot traffickers in September.
Following the arrest of a big time ivory trafficker with 118 ivory tusks in Ambam by the customs, and under the framework of the the Memorandum of Understanding with customs, LAGA provided technical assistance to customs and wildlife officials in relation to the legal procedure in prosecuting the wildlife law offender. The team carried out further investigations that show some of the ivory came from Gabonese government stockpiles and from operations carried out by the Gabonese government assisted by the Gabonese EAGLE project named Conservation Justice. The trafficker is connected to a network stretching from countries such as Gabon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea to Nigeria.
This month was marked by the arrest of 2 traffickers with 3 African grey parrots and 6 Rose-ringed parakeets.
2 traffickers were arrested with 9 totally protected birds including 3 African grey parrots and 6 Rose-ringed parakeets. The 2 traffickers were arrested a first time but then had to be rearrested after the Company Commander decided to release the two suspects, which was a decision that completely went against procedure and LAGA stepped in enabling the procedure to continue.
This month was marked by the arrest of 3 traffickers with feline skins and pangolin scales.
There were no arrests carried out this month and efforts are being made to rectify the situation next month.
23 major traffickers were arrested, at a rate of one for every 8 days, approximately. 35 % stayed behind bars from the day of arrest and the low rate of imprisonment was the result of guidelines by the Ministry of Justice to reduce the population of those locked up for fear of congestion at the various prisons because of the nature of the spread of Covid-19. Corruption was observed and combated in a number of the cases. 23 new cases were brought to the courts and 13 traffickers were found guilty and given prison sentences and or fines, damages and penalties. 4 traffickers given a penalty of 5 years. Damages awarded the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF) stood at 5,942,00 F CFA (about $11,884). Media exposure was at the rate of one media piece per day.
The month was marked by the arrest of 7 traffickers with 380kg of pangolin scales, human bones, and ivory tusks.
The LAGA team continued working hard and producing results amid the Covid-19 pandemic with 7 people arrested for wildlife trafficking and human bones trafficking.
4 human bones traffickers were arrested with a human body in Foumbot, in the West Region. The bones still had some dried up flesh and human hair on the skull.
3 traffickers arrested with ivory tusks in the trafficking hotspot of Douala, Littoral Region.
Despite the challenges and risk posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and the fear it brings, the LAGA team intelligently multiplied its efforts resulting in a total of 8 wildlife traffickers arrested during 4 operations.
2 young mandrills rescued during 2 arrest operations, in Yaounde and Lolodorf in the South Region.
4 traffickers arrested with a leopard skin in the border town of Kye- Ossi, in the South Region.
A pangolin scales trafficker was arrested with 50 kg of scales in Dimako, in the East Region.
The team diligently and creatively carried out investigations and assisted 4 wildlife law enforcement operations with an emphasis on respecting state-level and organization-level protective measures against Covid-19.
As a precautionary measure, the LAGA office was closed for five days after a member reported high fever and he was later found to have malaria dissipating fears of a COVID-19 infection.
The Deputy Director held a meeting with Global Earth Watch President and a consultant who were visiting the country.
An investigator from Gabon returned to Libreville following a three-week long training and experience sharing mission.
A trafficker arrested in Bandjoun, West Region, with 5 large leopard skins
A new Head of the Media Department was appointed by the Director.
The Deputy Director attended an Interpol meeting aimed at setting state-level priorities and needs for effective operations.
The LAGA family traveled to Batie in the West Region to participate in the funeral activities of a former investigator who passed away after a protracted illness.
The LAGA team returned from an annual vacation.
The Deputy Director held a meeting with the ZSL Law Enforcement Advisor.
The Second Semester and Annual reports 2020 were published on LAGA’s website.
Tangible achievements were made in LAGA’s collaboration with MINFOF, despite the several old as well as new challenges and obstacles encountered during this period.
32 major traffickers were arrested, at a rate of one per 11 days; approximately 78 % stayed behind bars from the day of arrest. 32 new cases were brought to the courts and 39 traffickers were found guilty. The court ordered the payment of damages totaling 200,211,000 F CFA (about $400,522) to MINFOF by the convicted traffickers. Media exposure was at a rate of one media piece per day.
10 major traffickers were arrested and 50% stayed behind bars from the day of arrest and 50% were released on bail as the trials started. Corruption was observed and combated in two cases. 10 new cases were brought to the courts while 10 traffickers were found guilty and damage' totaling 45,711,000 FCFA (about $91,522) was ordered to be paid to the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF) by the convicts. Media exposure was at a rate of almost one media piece per day.
LAGA Deputy Director participated at the experts’ meeting of the Congo Basin Forest Partnership held in Douala.
The entire LAGA team went on annual vacation and end of year activities were carried out. The office reopens in January 2020.
The team visited the tourist resort site of Nkonlandom shortly before going on annual vacation.
This month was marked by the arrest of 2 traffickers with 2 ivory tusks weighing 20kg.
The traffickers belong to an international ivory trafficking network based in Kenzou close to the border between the Central African Republic and Cameroon. One of the traffickers is reported to have been arrested in March 2019 in Yokadouma by the gendarmerie with over 250kg of ivory seized and released without any charges brought against him. Kenzou serves as a collection point for the ivory that generally leaves the CAR and smuggled into Cameroon. An upsurge in ivory trafficking between the town countries has been observed recently.
The Deputy Director participated at the opening ceremony of the Pangolin Rescue and Rehabilitation Center at the Mefou park. This is the first-ever facility dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of pangolins in the country.
Two movie crews; an Italian and a South African movie company, arrived the country to work separately on the illegal trade in pangolins with the LAGA team. They shot scenes and gave interviews to the Deputy Director and the Head of the Investigations Department.
The Deputy Director among nominees for the prestigious Indianapolis prize following the publication of the list of 32 nominees for the world’s leading conservation prize.
The screening of documentary movie Silent Forest began in some African countries; LAGA played a major role in the shooting of the movie in Cameroon.
A legal adviser from EAGLE Senegal arrived in the country for a month-long training and exchange visit.
5 major traffickers arrested with two large ivory tusks found inside a Toyota Prado car.
The son of a former finance minister owner of the car arrested alongside four others in connection with the ivory trafficking.
Interpol intelligence analyst from Singapore alongside two criminal investigations officers from the regional bureau visited the office.
The Media Officer traveled to the US to participate at the Jackson Hole Film festival as a volunteer.
The Head of the Legal Department participated in an international workshop where he presented the strengths and weaknesses of the wildlife law enforcement process in the country.
The Deputy Director held a meeting with the North West Chiefs of Customs Sector on the implementation on the MoU signed with the Customs Department.
The Legal Department followed up several cases among which was the case on the trafficking of ivory 216 ivory tusks with connections to a gendarmerie colonel.
The Deputy Director participated at two workshops were he carried out presentations on the challenges of wildlife law enforcement and the state of pangolin scales trafficking in the country and he had a briefing with a USFWS official who participated at one both workshops.
The Deputy Director accompanied by the Head of Investigation and Legal Departments held a meeting with two Interpol officials to explore areas of collaboration and experience sharing
There were no operations this month and strategies were re-examined to improve on the situation next month.
3 major traffickers arrested during the month with 4 leopard skins
The Deputy Director held a meeting with a team of USAID officials who were visiting the country to discuss the wildlife law enforcement process and governance issues in the country.
22 major traffickers were arrested at a rate of one per 9 days, approximately 91 % stayed behind bars from the day of arrest. Corruption was observed and combated in a number of the cases, including an arrest of a police officer. Accordingly, 22 new cases were brought to the courts. 22 traffickers were found guilty and the courts ordered the payment of damages totalling 154,500,000 F CFA (about $309,000) to MINFOF by the convicted traffickers. Media exposure was at a rate of more than one media piece per day.
An international trafficker arrested with 95kg of illicit pangolin scales in Douala.
He is part of an international network of pangolin scales traffickers along the Douala – Bangui axes.
The implementation of protocol agreement with customs continued as several visits were made to the various customs sectors in the country.
The Assistant Head of the Media and External Relations Department returned to the country following a visit to the US under the International Visitor Leadership Programme.
36 major traffickers were arrested, at a rate of one per 10 days; approximately 73 % stayed behind bars from the day of arrest. Corruption was observed and combated in a number of the cases. 36 new cases were brought to the courts and 45 traffickers were found guilty. The court ordered the payment of damages totaling 321,095,000 F CFA (about $642,190) to MINFOF by the convicted traffickers. Media exposure was at a rate of one media piece per day.
5 major traffickers arrested during the month with pangolins scales, lion skulls, leopard skin and ivory.
Senior police constable assigned to the Bouba Ndjidda National Park arrested with 5 lion skulls and other wildlife products.
4 traffickers specialized in the trafficking of pangolin scales in the West Region arrested with around 100 kg of pangolin scales.
LAGA assisted Customs in the interrogation and prosecution procedure against a Ghanaian repeat offender arrested with 20 African grey parrots.
The Assistant Head of the Media and External Relations travelled to the US under the States Department International Visitors Leadership Programme.
3 ivory traffickers arrested with 5 fresh ivory tusks and a tail from baby elephants
They were suspected to have recently killed the baby elephants at the Dja Biosphere Reserve.
Legal adviser completed a three-month training at the Durrell Conservation Academy in New Jersey, UK.
4 major international traffickers arrested with 73 ivory tusks of ivory and over of 1.7kg of pangolins scales.
The criminal syndicate had been shipping wildlife contraband to Nigeria before their arrest.
A super volunteer completed a 5-week training programme and returned to Nairobi where his training continues.
LAGA signed a protocol agreement with Customs to fight transboundary wildlife crime. A breakthrough in establishing formal relations with Customs for the EAGLE Network.
2 specialized pangolin scales traffickers arrested in Yaounde with 42kg of pangolin scales.
Legal adviser travelled to Britain for a three-month conservation training programme.
LAGA relocated to a new office.
Total of 7 wildlife traffickers arrested during three operations in Douala in the Littoral Region and in Doume in the East Region
4 traffickers arrested with 54 kg of pangolin scales and 5 hippo teeth in Douala
A pangolin scales trafficker was arrested with 40 kg of scales in Doume
A baby chimp rescued in an arrest operation
2 Operations in the South Province.
An International wildlife trafficker caught in Douala with 720 parrots.
Investigation concretize against 3 international traffickers involving a live hippopotamus paid for 80.000 dollars.
Investigations initiated against 2 Chinese trafficking 25 kg of ivory through the Yaounde-Nsimalen airport.
Unprecedented victory in the fight against corruption tackling a high government official.
5 wildlife traffickers arrested in Abong Mbang in the East Region with over 31kg of pangolin scales.
2 traffickers slammed one-year jail term following their arrest in March with ivory, hunting rifle and military fatigues.
An operation carried out in Bandjoun West Region. A dealer arrested trying to illegally trade in leopard skin.
4 operations carried out against 11 suspects.
Operations started against 4 international parrot traffickers in Douala – Littoral following the seizure of more than 300 parrots.
A network of 4 ivory dealers busted in Meyomessala – South Region.
3 international wildlife traffickers arrested in Buea – South West Region with about 700 African Grey Parrots and corruption attempts observed.
2 other arrest operations carried out against 2 dealers.
Concretization of replication in Chad continued this month
7 dealers arrested in 3 different operations
The year ended with excellent results from all the Departments
2 lions' skins operations in the Far North, 4 dealers arrested. Cross border trafficking involving Nigeria and Chad.
Tangible achievements and results were obtained during LAGA’s collaboration with MINFOF in the fields of investigation, arrest, prosecution and media exposure, during the first semester of 2018.
The Taiping 4 finally arrive back home ending a 5 years wildlife trafficking saga.
4 operations were carried out against 8 dealers including a Guinean caught with more than 300 pieces of ivory, some transformed into chopsticks destined for China.
4 dealers arrested in 4 different operations
Corruption observed in 2 cases after arrest operations
7 dealers were sentenced this month including 3 Ghanaians
The Deputy Director participated at the 18th Meeting of Parties of the Congo Basin Forest Partnership in Brussels, Belgium.
A legal adviser did a presentation on LAGA’s experience in fighting corruption during a sub-regional workshop that held in Sangmelima.
The Deputy Director was a guest at a lunch that brought together some NGO officials offered by the Head of European Union Delegation at his residence.
An ecoguard working in the Waza national park arrested with elephant parts and other protected wildlife products.
2 ivory traffickers arrested in Lomie – East transporting ivory using the vehicule of the Ngoyla municipality – East Region.
Four court rulings leading to the imprisonment of 4 traffickers were carried out this month.
One of the court rulings sentences a major ivory trafficker who had been arrested twice before and was never prosecuted.
A major illegal chimp and bush meat trade network busted at Ntui Center Region. 3 female dealers arrested.
A dealer, also a recidivist who threatened the team with his gun was arrested in Djoum – South Region for illegally trading in protected wildlife species.
4 arrest operations carried out in 4 different countries with the arrest of a total of 21 major dealers within 5 days in Regional Law Enforcement.
Gabon- Conservation Justice arrests 16 ivory dealers in 3 operations with 105Kg ivory.
4 arrest operations carried out against 6 major dealers in Cameroon.
5 dealers arrested in 3 separate operations. 2 of the operations within 2 days.
Three operations carried out this month resulted in 3 traffickers arrested
A trafficker arrested for shooting and killing of Moon a chimpanzee in Sheeri Speede's "Kindred Beings"
Two others arrested for trafficking in ape skulls in Yaounde and Ma'an, South Region
2 wildlife traffickers arrested in East Region with 3 gorilla skulls and other protected wildlife contraband.
Another wildlife trafficker arrested in Yaounde with shocking amount of 19 chimpanzee skulls he transported from the South.
4 dealers arrested in 2 different operations in Makenene and Yaounde.
3 major dealers were sentenced this month in Djoum and Edea for killing and trading in elephant products.
2 giant pangolin scales traffickers arrested during two separate operations; 114 kg of scales contraband seized.
A primate trafficker arrested with 18 primate skulls.
4 dealers arrested in 3 different operations rescuing 4 primates including a chimp, drill and mangabey.
2 operations carried out on the same day in Tonga – West arresting 2 dealers.
Two ape dealers arrested.
Two operations against an elephant poacher and a dealer.
5 lion skins traffickers prosecuted with imprisonment terms of 20 and 10 months.
Leopard skin dealer connected to other criminal activities arrested.
The Deputy Director held a working session with customs officials to prepare an MoU to be signed between the two parties.
LAGA conquers the Buckingham Palace by winning The Duke of Edinburgh Conservation medal given by Prince Philip – the husband of Queen Elizabeth.
Traditional ruler contributes to conservation efforts by giving a primate in his possession.
A dealer in live primates arrested in Ebolowa – South.
6 dealers arrested in 3 different operations in Lomie, Yaounde and Garoua.
2 international dealers arrested in Garoua – North with a variety of protected wildlife products.
3 major ivory traffickers were sentenced to serve prison terms in Yaounde - Center
Five operations saw arrest of 8 traffickers over several wildlife products including fresh gorilla and chimp heads.
Two traffickers engaged in cross-border trafficking of chimpanzee heads to Nigeria arrested.
Two major traffickers arrested in the East Region during two separate operations: Giant pangolin scales, elephant bones, gorilla bones, chimp heads and bones seized.
A man and woman arrested for illegal possession and commercialisation of chimp and gorilla skulls.
A dealer in live chimps arrested in Bertoua East Province.
A wildlife dealer is sentenced for illegally trading in lion and leopard skins.
4 major traffickers arrested in the Littoral and East Regions with ivory contraband.
One of the traffickers is a repeat offender who had earlier served two imprisonment terms for ivory trafficking.
3 big International Ivory Dealers arrested in Brazzaville after crossing over the river from Kinshasa – DRC following the continuation of replication in these 2 countries followed by a French TV crew.
3 members of the network dealing in protected bush meat arrested in Yaounde-Center.
2 ivory dealers arrested in Bengbis – South Region.
An ivory dealer arrested in Yaounde – Center Region following work done with an international investigator..
An arrest operation carried out against 3 ivory dealers in Yaounde – Center.
An Egyptian involved in the illegal trade of ivory following an arrest operation in Yaounde – Center. His involvement in international ivory trade still being investigated.
A baby gorilla rescued in Ngoyla – East Region.
Operation against an American dealer.
Hitting train station dealers’ hidden storage room.
3 dealers arrested in a single operation attempting to sell 14 elephant tails, 4 tusks and elephant tooth .
4 traffickers arrested in Yaounde, dismantling of a network activating several low level pangolin scales traffickers and poachers in the South. / A policeman was among the four arrested who admitted to bribing at a gendarmerie control post. / Corruption charges were brought against the traffickers that admitted to have bribed gendarmerie control post with 400 000 FCFA.
A network of 5 traffickers in human parts and elephant meat busted in Djoum South by Wildlife officials.
2 other dealers arrested in 2 different operations.
The President of the national syndicate of live wildlife exploiters in Cameroon and his Chinese partner slammed prison terms by the Court of First Instance – Limbe.
3 years imprisonment term meted on a major dealer in Yokadouma – East.
Chinese trafficker arrested at Nsimalen Airport with giant pangolin scales; another dealer arrested in Edea – Littoral with elephant parts.
1 trafficker was arrested this month in Nanga Eboko - Centre Region and 4 gorilla heads, 16 limbs were seized.
Maximum 3 years imprisonment term meted on two traffickers in South West and one of them is a Coast guard.
A series of meetings were held with the Minister Delegate at the Ministry of Territorial Administration, the US Ambassador, the British High Commissioner, the Canadian High Commissioner.
6 operations against 6 dealers in the replication of LAGA’s experience in the Republic of Congo.
2 major wildlife traffickers arrested with mandrill skulls, among several contraband products.
2 principal International Ivory Dealers arrested in unprecedented operations in The Central African Republic.
About 1 ton of ivory seized during the bursting of an international ivory trade network in Douala – Littoral Region.
5 arrest operations against 12 dealers; 2 of the operations within 2 days.
2 Internet wildlife dealers arrested in collaboration with US authorities after offering rhino horns for sale with falsified official documents.
7 major wildlife dealers sentenced to serve prison terms.
3 dealers sentenced to 6 months imprisonment each in Abong Mbang - East.
Four operations – Apes, Ivory and leopard skins.
4 operations were carried out against 5 dealers in a clamp down on leopard skin trade
Taiping four negotiations with South African delegation visit
Crackdown on international syndicated of pangolin scales traffickers carried out in Douala. 6 traffickers arrested with 718kg of pangolin scales, over 600kg were giant pangolin scales transported from Bangui in the Central Africa Republic.
5 dealers arrested in 3 different operations within 1 week in 2 different Regions.
4 dealers sentenced this month, 18 months imprisonment term obtained.
10 suspects arrested this month in 5 different operations
A high level MINFOF official arrested for suspected complicity and corruption in connection to ivory stolen from national stock.
The biggest wildlife trafficker in Cameroon arrested in connection to Chinese giant pangolin scales dealer in Limbe.
Chinese trafficker arrested at Nsimalen Airport with ivory and giant pangolin scales.
2 traffickers arrested with a collection of wildlife products.
The traffickers were also found in possession of marijuana an illegal substance that they had consumed shortly before their arrest.
A trafficker arrested in the Littoral with 3 ape skulls.
A wildlife dealer prosecuted in Nanga-Eboko, Center Province.
A US Court sentences a Cameroonian born lady for illegal ivory trade
LAGA uncovered that a Senior Divisional Officer is involved in illegal trade in elephant products.
A principal Internet wildlife dealer arrested in Buea – South West Region.
A well known dealer arrested in Bengbis – South Region with a rifle and ammunitions.
4 arrests in 1 day in 2 different parts of Cameroon – 2 dealers arrested with 13 Turtle shells in Limbe – South West; 2 dealers in leopard skin arrested in Sangmelima - South.
A dealer in ivory sentenced in Abong Mbang - East.
3 major wildlife traffickers arrested in Lomie and Yaounde with ape skulls, giant pangolin scales among other products.
4 years in prison sentence for a Chinese ivory trafficker in Brazzaville –Congo.
11 major wildlife dealers sentenced to serve prison terms of 1 and 2 years in Cameroon.
An Egyptian ivory dealer sentenced to serve 2 years in prison and 2 Cameroonians
First prosecution concerning trade in lions.
Two ivory operations
2 operations were carried out against two subjects
2 ape traffickers arrested in Douala and a juvenile male chimp rescued.
4 dealers arrested in 3 different operations within 1 week in 3 different Regions.
3 cases were sentenced this month against 5 dealers with a major dealer sentenced to 2 years imprisonment in Abong Mbang – East.
A wildlife case sent to the Special Criminal Court in an exceptional move by the Government of Cameroon.
Dealer in lion skin arrested in Mbandjock – Center.
6 traffickers arrested in Mamfe during two swift operations with 19 elephant bones and a gorilla skull. One of the 6 traffickers is an assistant lawyer.
2 traffickers arrested in Djoum with elephant bones.
A trafficker in live apes arrested in Ndeng-Zoatele but the chimpanzee baby died shortly before the arrest.
An International wildlife trafficker of British Nationality arrested in the South West Province. He was convicted and served jail time in the U.S. for wildlife trafficking.
4 operations carried out, 4 dealers arrested.
A well known dealer arrested in Somalomo – East. Investigations show that a Gendarme officer supplies him arms and ammunition used for poaching.
A principal Internet wildlife dealer arrested in Bamenda – North West Region.
2 dealers arrested in Bafoussam – West for illegally trading in leopard skins.
3 parrot dealers of Ghanaian nationality sentenced in Douala – Littoral.
A recidivist ivory dealer arrested in Lomie – East.
2 ape skull traffickers arrested but were curiously released by the Regional Delegate without prosecution on grounds that the skulls were very old.
3 ivory trafficking suspects arrested with 2 kg illicit gold, in an important link between the two illegal trades.
3 dealers in elephant tusks arrested in Djoum - South with ivory, arms and ammunition.
Dealer in primates arrested with a live mandrill in Djoum – South.
Operation against lions products laundering operation of Safari Company worker.
Operation against a shop systematically trading protected species.
3 operations were carried out against 4 subjects
3 dealers arrested in 2 different operations.
LAGA Director arrived the country for a series of meetings with the Minister of Forestry and Wildlife and diplomatic officials.
Ivory previously deposited in National Stock discovered among elephant tusks seized in LAGA – MINFOF operation in Douala – Littoral.
2 operations within 1 hour arrests 4 major dealers in ivory in Douala with a total of 18 elephant tusks and 32 ivory pieces.
Three operations carried out this month and four dealers arrested
A marine marchande corporal and one other dealer were arrested and over 100 elephant bones seized.
A professional live primate dealer was arrested in Yaounde.
A dealer in varied wildlife products was arrested in Bertoua
3 operations carried out in the West Province, 5 dealers arrested.
A network of 4 wildlife traffickers from Nigeria dealing in live primates busted.
3 dealers arrested for killing 2 chimps and regularly trading in chimp meat.
5 arrest operations against 6 dealers; 4 of the operations within 1 week.
A highly placed government official implicated in illegal wildlife trade and corruption sent to early retirement.
A total of 7 major traffickers were arrested in 5 separate operations.
3 major wildlife traffickers arrested in Yaounde and Douala with big hauls of carved ivory.
2 ape traffickers arrested in the Centre region trafficking ape skulls from supply zones
A major leopard skin dealer arrested in Yaounde – Center with a leopard skin and leopard skull.
Another dealer belonging to a network of 7 well known elephant dealers that was busted in Mintom-Djoum – South arrested.
2 dealers were arrested while trying to trade in chimp parts in Mindaurou – East.
Successful fast investigation concerning ivory trafficking operation at an unprecedented scale.
Ivory dealer arrested on board a Chinese ship.
A wealthy ivory dealer arrested West Province.
3 good operations on apes and leopard skins
Court case initiated against Gendarme - town commandant.
8 traffickers arrested during 3 different operations, ivory, hippo teeth and pangolin scales seized / 4 traffickers arrested in Santchou with ivory, pangolin scales and elephant bones / A trafficker arrested in Bertoua with 7 ivory tusks and hippo teeth / 3 traffickers arrested in Doume with over 35 kg of pangolin scales
6 dealers were sentenced this month in 3 different prosecutions.
An Internet wildlife dealer sentenced to 2 years imprisonment in Muyuka – South West.
6 dealers arrested with more than 800 items, mostly ivory in Guinea-Conakry by GALF.
An operation led to the arrest of a female dealer in protected bush meat in Sangmelima – South.
Female dealer in live primate sentenced in Douala – Littoral
3 dealers arrested during two operations with 27 gorilla and chimpanzee skulls seized.
A principal Internet Scammer arrested tying to sell tortoises using falsified government documents
2 dealers arrested trying to illegally sell leopard skins.
Italian Director of a Logging Company arrested with 3 live chimps and 1 big fresh crocodile skin.
2 ivory dealers arrested in Abong Mbang – East Region.
A major dealer arrested with 50 python skins in Nkambe – North West Region.
A parrot capturer belonging to a network arrested in Kribi – South Region while trying to illegally trade in parrots.
2 traffickers arrested with giant pangolin scales, hippo skull and ivory and other wildlife contraband.
LAGA assist in case of 3 arrested over illegal ivory possession and trafficking after one complained his ivory was stolen.
2 major ivory dealers arrested in Douala with 364 ivory pieces weighing 34 kg.
A network of 7 well known elephant poachers/dealers busted in Mintom-Djoum – South.
Two operations against Guinean ivory connection.
LAGA is selected as BHC best project of the ending financial year.
Operation against an ivory dealer in North West province
Unprecedented relations opening in courts
International investigations intensified on lion’s skins traffic to Europe and ivory trafficking involving Chad and Nigeria.
Two mandrills rescued in Ambam, one trafficker arrested
17 dealers were sentenced this month and more than 60 million FCFA ($120,000) to be paid to MINFOF as damages.
2 dealers sentenced to 30 months imprisonment each in Yokadouma – East.
6 dealers arrested in 4 separate operations.
Chinese dealer and his Cameroonian accomplices arrested with 7 big sacs of giant pangolin scales while attempting to send them to Nigeria.
Another international ivory trafficker with connections to the Republic of Congo, South Africa and Guinea Bissau arrested in Djoum - South.
3 dealers arrested during two operations with 2 leopards skins andgiant pangolin scales seized.
Notorious recidivist female trafficker arrested in Yaounde.
A veteran International Ivory Dealer arrested in The Republic of Congo while replicating the activities of LAGA.
An Internet Scammer arrested tying to sell a chimp using falsified official documents.
International wildlife trafficker convicted in Limbe – South West Region.
3 wildlife dealers sentenced in Mamfe – South West Region.
A dealer arrested in Kribi – South Region with 2sea turtle shells, as a continuation of the crackdown on illegal trade in these products.
Two foreign nationals arrested during back to back operations that saw arrest of four.
Two arrested for trafficking in ape skulls.
LAGA wins another award - The Future for Nature Award in the Netherlands, given to individuals for internationally outstanding species protection efforts.
8 dealers arrested in 4 different operations within 10 days – 2 in Kumba chimp parts trade, 2 in Kribi with 9 sea turtle shells, 2 in Kribi with a live baby chimp and 2 in Bafang leopard skin deal.
A network of 7 dealers in ivory busted in Bengbis – South.
Memorandum of Understanding Signed with the Government.
Wildlife Law Enforcement Journal launched, unprecedented media results.
Independent Monitoring of WWF run Campo-Ma’an NP completed
3 Operations were carried out arresting 8 dealers.
5 traffickers arrested during 2 operations, with raw and carved ivory and a gun / 3 arrested in Ebolowa during first operation with 4 ivory tusks and a gun / Crackdown on an arts shop selling ivory in a hotel in Yaounde. The owner and the seller both arrested with 121 carved ivory pieces.
Replication in Guinea – Conakry was concretized with the arrest of 7 major dealers.
7 dealers arrested in East Region in 3 separate operations.
7 dealers arrested in 4 different operations
2 international ivory traffickers with a base in the Republic of Congo arrested.
5 dealers arrested in 4 operations with ivory, leopard skins and elephant skulls.
International ivory trafficker arrested with more than 170 kg of elephant tusks in Yaounde - Center.
A Manager of a Logging Company of Greek Nationality is arrested with 2 live chimpanzees, 1 live De Brazza’s monkey and 5 parrots.
A live chimpanzee is rescued from a high personality, The Senior Divisional Officer of Upper Sanaga Division, Centre Province.
2 dealers arrested illegally trading in leopard skins
3 operations were carried out this month against 4 dealers.
A dealer trying to sell a full dead chimp killed in a reserve arrested in Douala Littoral.
2 ivory dealers involved in 1 ton ivory trafficking sentenced to 1 year imprisonment and to pay a record sum of over $116,500 as fines and damages.
2 dealers arrested in Kribi – South Region with 14 sea turtle shells, an areawhere several projects claimed to work on the protection of sea turtles for years.
Ivory dealer arrested in Abong Mbang – East Region with elephant tusks.
2 traffickers arrested for chimp skull trafficking
Major ivory trafficker sentenced to 1 year imprisonment
The biggest wildlife exporter in Cameroon arrested following the establishing of a court case against him.
Accomplice of Ecoguard killer operation.
Hitting Guinean ivory Connection.
Unprecedented damages awarded.
Organaizing Eco-tourism and Great Apes meeting
Operation in the South capturing a fugitive major ivory dealer.
A traffickers arrested with 37kg of pangolin scales, 6 hippo teeth and 2 python skins.
Dealer in elephant products from the South Region arrested in Yaounde – Center.
LAGA starts replication activities in Guinea - Conakry
3 international ivory traffickers belonging to the same network arrested with 24 elephant tusks.
The busted network has connections in Congo, Gabon, France, Belgium and Italy.
4 dealers arrested in 3 operations with leopard skins and elephant parts.
3 traffickers in elephant products sentenced to prison terms.
A wildlife dealer is sentenced for illegally trading in gorilla meat.
3 operations were carried out this month against 3 suspects.
An Internet wildlife dealer engaged in regular trade arrested in collaboration with US authorities while trying to sell primate skulls and falsifying MINFOF Ministers signature.
3 international parrot traffickers arrested in Douala – Littoral, more than 300 parrots seized exposing more of this trade due to lack of prosecutions.
Ivory dealer sentenced to 8 months imprisonment in Yaounde.
Unprecedented number of 9 traffickers arrested this month during 4 operations
Retired civil servant arrested for wildlife trafficking
3 traffickers arrested near the Santchou game reserve for ivory trafficking.
Corruption: two rearrested following LAGA anti-corruption intervention
A violent attempt on a LAGA staff and collaborator combated.
3 main dealers arrested for trying to trade in 4 elephant tusks and for kidnapping a LAGA staff.
3 operations carried out arresting 5 wildlife dealers in Cameroon - Littoral and South with a primate and 7 sea turtle shells.
Drugs and Apes operation,
Media efforts doubled,
First case in DRC,
1 Operation in the West Province, 7 Leopard skins busting network.
3 traffickers arrested, live chimp rescued and 80kg of pangolin scales seized; LAGA resumed work after an annual vacation
3 operations carried out arresting 3 wildlife dealers in Cameroon.
A dealer in primate parts arrested in Tinto with chimp and mandrill skulls.
2 operations arresting 2 wildlife dealers rescuing 4 live primates.
LAGA Director survives crocodile attack in Ethiopia
Traffic of influence, lack of collaboration and breach of procedure observed in MINFOF Littoral Regional Delegation following the arrest of a Chinese with a chimp.
4 dealers arrested with ivory in Lomie – East.
A retired military officer is arrested for trading in gorilla meat.
MINFOF Minister’s New Year wishes singles out LAGA and fight against corruption.
2 principal Internet wildlife dealers arrested tying to sell chimps to U.S.A using falsified government documents and CITES Permits.
A wildlife dealer is sentenced to imprisonment for illegally trading in a chimp.
Operations started against 4 international parrot traffickers in Douala – Littoral following the seizure of more than 1000 parrots.
A principal Internet wildlife dealer arrested in Buea – South West Region
Three operations carried out this month and six traffickers arrested.
A lead hunter, president of a local association of hunters and two others were arrested.
Two other operations in Djoum led to the arrest of an ivory trafficker and two others trafficking in ape skulls.
Biggest apes operation in Africa carried out by AALF Gabon with 5 traffickers arrested with 13 ape heads and 32 ape hands among other contraband wildlife.
A Chinese ivory dealer arrested at the airport in Brazzaville by PALF Congo, with large quantities of ivory as he was preparing to board a flight to Beijing.
2 operations carried out arresting 3 wildlife dealers in Cameroon - Littoral and South with a primate and 7 sea turtle shells.
36 major traffickers were arrested, 73 % stayed behind bars from the day of arrest. Corruption was observed and combated in a number of the cases. 41 new cases were brought to the courts and 37 traffickers were found guilty and given prison sentences, two traffickers given the maximum penalty of 3 years.
Legal assistance provided to Djoum wildlife officials following the arrest of 2 traffickers and seizure of 216 tusks in a military car.
Customs arrest 4 airport officials over the illegal export of 680 kg of pangolin scales. LAGA provided technical advice, legal and media assistance.
6 traffickers arrested during 2 different operations, ivory tusks and pangolin scales seized.
3 traffickers arrested in Sangmelima with 4 ivory tusks and 2 of the tusks trafficked from Gabon.
3 traffickers arrested in Douala with over 128kg of pangolin scales from a criminal ring that operated in the East and Littoral Regions.
6 traffickers arrested during 3 different operations, ivory, pangolin scales and leopard skins seized
2 traffickers arrested in Yaounde with two ivory tusks.
2 traffickers arrested in Ebolowa with over 50kg of pangolin scales that were trafficked from as far as Gabon and Congo.
7 traffickers arrested during 3 different operations, 2 chimps and a mandrill seized during the operations.
2 baby chimpanzees rescued; 5 ape traffickers arrested during 2 operations in Djoum and Manjo.
2 traffickers arrested with a live mandrill and pangolin scales in Yaounde
A baby chimp rescued and ape trafficker arrested with additional pangolin scales in Ebolowa, South Region.
A trafficker arrested with ivory contraband during an operation carried out in Yoko, Centre Region.
15 major traffickers were arrested, at a rate of one for every 12 days, approximately. 73 % stayed behind bars from the day of arrest. Corruption was observed and combated in a number of the cases. 15 new cases were brought to the courts and 19 traffickers were found guilty and given prison sentences, fines, damages and penalties and with two traffickers given the maximum penalty of 3 years and in another matter a trafficker was ordered to pay damages totalling 107, 559, 000 F CFA (about $215,120) to MINFOF. Media exposure was at a rate of approximately one media piece per day.
3 traffickers arrested during two operations.
A trafficker arrested with a leopard skin and 45kg of pangolin scales in Yaounde. He traveled from Douala with the contraband.
2 ape traffickers arrested and a trafficking ring crushed as 2 adult chimps rescued. Chimps immediately taken to Limbe Wildlife Centre
A trafficker arrested with two carved ivory tusks.
5 traffickers arrested during 3 operations.
A Reverend Father arrested in Sangmelima, South Region with ivory tusks, leopard skins and teeth from the freshly killed animal.
3 major traffickers arrested in Meiganga in the Adamoua Region with lion, leopard and crocodile skins.
A pangolin scales trafficker arrested with 94 kg of pangolin scales in Messamena in the East Region.
2 traffickers including a Ghanaian national arrested during an operation targeting an international network of parrot traffickers.
This month no operations took place, new strategies are formulated to ensure more arrests next month.
4 traffickers arrested during 2 record breaking operations. / Biggest ever seizure of pangolin scales in Central Africa, 5.4 tons seized; 2 Chinese arrested. / First ever seizure of zebra skins in the country, 2 traffickers arrested
34 major traffickers were arrested, at a rate of one for each 11 days period. 71 % stayed behind bars from the day of arrest. Corruption was observed and combated in a number of the cases. 34 new cases were brought to the courts and 36 traffickers were convicted and given prison sentences, fines, damages and penalties and damages and fines amounted.
7 traffickers arrested during 4 operations
A live chimpanzee was rescued and 3 arrested. It was sent to the IDA Sanaga Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Centre for lifetime support and care.
2 major long time ivory traffickers were arrested in Ebolowa with ivory tusks and statuettes.
An ivory trafficker trading from a hotel kiosk in Yaounde was arrested with several carved ivory pieces.
2 traffickers arrested with two leopard skins and 14 pieces of carved ivory contraband seized.
One operation carried out and one trafficker arrested; 109 pieces of carved ivory contraband seized
2 operations carried out and three traffickers arrested; ivory and giant pangolin scales.
A major trafficker arrested in Yaounde with 64 pieces of carved ivory objects.
128 kg of pangolin scales seized in Adamaoua and 2 traffickers arrested.
A trafficker arrested in Njombe, Littoral region with 8 sea turtle shells.
20 major traffickers were arrested, at a rate of one for each 9 days. 71 % stayed behind bars from the day of arrest. Corruption was observed and combated in a number of the cases. 20 new cases were brought to the courts and 27 traffickers were found guilty and given prison sentences, fines, damages and penalties and 58, 080, 000 F CFA (about $116,000) were awarded to be paid to MINFOF. Media exposure was at a rate of one media piece per day.
2 operations carried out and three traffickers arrested with chimpanzee skulls, ivory and leopard skin.
2 traffickers arrested in first operation with 13 chimpanzee skulls in Abong Mbang.
A trafficker arrested in Bafoussam with ivory bangles and leopard skin.
2 operations carried out and 4 traffickers arrested with ivory and ape skulls
2 traffickers arrested in Garoua with ivory bangles and chopsticks and raw ivory recovered from the home of one of them..
2 traffickers arrested in Ayos with 10 ape skulls.
2 operations carried out and 3 traffickers arrested with primates skulls and turtle shells.
2 traffickers arrested in Nkambe and in Kumbo, North West Region, with dozens of mandrill and gorilla skulls and parts.
A trafficker arrested in Eseka, Centre Region, with sea turtle shells, chimpanzee skulls and pangolin scales.
5 wildlife traffickers were arrested during this month
3 arrested in the South with 12 ape skulls among them a major ivory trafficker.
A trafficker arrested in the West with 10 chimp skulls and an elephant tail.
A trafficker arrested in South with 3 elephant tails and hoofs but has connections to illicit ivory trade.
2 back to back operations arresting 2 traffickers in Bertoua and Dimako, East Region. Major international trafficker of Nigerian nationality is one of 2 traffickers arrested within the month, contraband found in his possession include 12 ivory tusks and over 200 kg of giant pangolin scales. An ape skulls trafficker arrested in the second operation with 9 ape skulls.
3 cybercriminals arrested in Douala with falsified CITES permits advertising lions and cheetahs for online sale.
0% of those arrested stayed permanently behind bars from the moment of arrest and during the trial process while 16% were granted bail along the line and 4% were released and never prosecuted. Corruption was observed and fought in more than 80% of the cases. Operations focused on the illicit trade in ape parts and the trafficking in ivory.
For every 7 days a major wildlife trafficker was arrested, 87 % stayed behind bars from the day of arrest. Corruption was observed and combated in more than 80% of the cases. Under the EAGLE network that became fully functional, replication started in EAGLE Uganda that became the newest member of the EAGLE network.
This year, LAGA focused on the illegal trade in ape skulls uncovering an unprecedented magnitude of this specialized trade with 77 ape skulls seized and 25 traffickers arrested. 86% of those arrested stayed permanently behind bars from the moment of arrest and during the trial process while 10% were granted bail along the line and 4% were released and never prosecuted.
20 dealers were arrested during this period. For every 9 days a major wildlife dealer was arrested, 90 % stayed behind bars from the day of arrest. Corruption was observed and combated in more than 80% of the cases. Regional wildlife law enforcement became more effective with good operations and prosecutions. Replication started in Senegal and SALF became the newest member of our Regional Wildlife Law Enforcement Network.
For every 6.5 days a major wildlife dealer was arrested, 96% stayed behind bars from the day of arrest and corruption was observed and fought in more than 80% of the cases. Operations focused on international trafficking and Chinese traffickers. 54 new cases were brought to court, 23 dealers convicted and more than $63,000 to be paid as damages.
24 dealers were arrested during this period. For every 7.5 days a major wildlife dealer was arrested, 96% stayed behind bars from the day of arrest. Corruption was observed and combated in more than 80% of the cases. Regional wildlife law enforcement became more effective with good operations and prosecutions. Replication started in Togo and TALF becomes the newest member of our Regional Wildlife Law Enforcement Network.
Tangible achievements were over this period on all aspects of LAGA’s collaboration with MINFOF including field investigation, arrests, prosecutions, media exposure, government relations, international and replication activities. There was more focus on the fight against corruption, wildlife trade especially networks of ivory traffickers and dealers in primates.
24 dealers were arrested during this period. During this period, LAGA won another award. In May, LAGA won the Marsh Christian Trust Award after being nominated by WSPA. For every 7.58 days a major wildlife dealer was arrested, 96% stayed behind bars from the day of arrest. Corruption was observed and combated in more than 80% of the cases.
or every 6.5 days a major wildlife dealer was arrested, 89% stayed behind bars from the day of arrest and corruption was observed and fought in many of the cases. For every single day a media piece was put on national news and recorded. 35 dealers were prosecuted and over $100,000 was to be paid as damages to MINFOF.
For every 5 days a major wildlife dealer was arrested, 86% stayed behind bars from the day of arrest. Corruption was observed and combated in more than 80% of the cases.
This year for every 7 days a major wildlife dealer was arrested, 82% stayed behind bars from the day of arrest and corruption was observed and fought in many of the cases.
12 cases were prosecuted with 15 dealers convicted and a record total of about $142,000 to be paid as damages; 2 ivory dealers involved in 1 ton ivory trafficking sentenced to 1 year imprisonment and to pay a record sum of over $116,500 as damages. For every 9.05 days a major wildlife dealer was arrested, 80% stayed behind bars from the day of arrest.
This year for every 7 days a major wildlife dealer was arrested, 71% stayed behind bars from the day of arrest and corruption was observed in 77% of the cases. For every single day a media piece was put on national news and recorded. The logging industry was again exposed with the arrest of a Manager in a Logging company. More than 1/3 of the operations were on ivory trade with 1 ton seized in Douala – Littoral Region.
A major dealer was arrested with 10 hippo teeth initially presenting them as ivory in Yaounde – Center Region. He has suppliers of products of protected animal species especially ivory in Douala. During his arrest, he tried to bribe the arresting officials, offering them 200.000 Frs. (about $400) for his release. In other operations, 2 well known poachers/dealers were arrested for killing a chimp and trading in its meat .
This year for every 11 days a major wildlife dealer was arrested, 94% stayed behind bars from the day of arrest. For every single day a media piece was put on national news and recorded, full time website analysis was done.
This period for every 7 days a major wildlife dealer was arrested, 92% stayed behind bars from the day of arrest. Every single day a media piece was put on national news and recorded. This period saw an International Operation in the Republic of Congo, a timber company manager arrested in connection to trade in chimps, more arrests of cyber wildlife scammers.
This year saw the return of the “Taiping Four” Gorillas, the first cyber court case against internet wildlife trade and fraud, more focus on the fight against corruption and the arrests involved seizure of 1220 African Grey parrots about to be exported illegally using falsified documents.
Operations were carried out in six provinces against 22 individuals, resulting in 22 court cases.
The rate of imprisonment for these cases rose to 85 percent.
This year for every 8 days a major wildlife dealer was arrested, 87% stayed behind bars from the day of arrest. Every single day a media piece was put on national news and recorded. This year saw the maximum sentence of 3 years imprisonment laid down by the courts of Cameroon, and this was given to military personnel, previously thought to be above civil law.
Operations were carried out in 8 provinces resulting in 24 court cases.
The rate of imprisonment for these cases rose to 88%.
