Operation Thunder 2025: Cracking Down on Global Wildlife Crime

Interpol's Operation Thunder 2025 seized nearly 30,000 live animals and 5.8 tonnes of bushmeat, revealing a surge in illegal wildlife trade. The global operation involved officials from 134 countries, highlighting the sophisticated criminal networks exploiting wildlife. Authorities also confiscated exotic insects, plants, and timber, underscoring the trade's diverse scope.

Law enforcement agencies from around the globe achieved a significant victory against illegal wildlife trade with Operation Thunder 2025, seizing nearly 30,000 live animals.

Among the confiscated items were 5.8 tonnes of bushmeat, exotic insects, and plants, revealing the trade's diverse and expanding scope.

The operation highlighted sophisticated criminal networks that link wildlife trafficking to other crimes, such as drug trafficking and human exploitation.

(With inputs from agencies.)