Nigeria captures more than 1600 birds in the “greatest” bust on wildlife trading

Nigeria’s customs agency states that more than 1600 birds transferred to Kuwait in what it called the “largest” bust that traded wildlife.

Ring neck and green and yellow canar were intercepted at the Lagos International Airport, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on July 31, the agency said on Tuesday.

NCS Socialist Secretary Abdullah Maivad said that the “largest” in number, in a country where wildlife trade is often found.

Nigeria’s porous borders, widespread corruption and poor performance made it a key transit center for ivory, Polin and other wildlife products.

NCS said she was able to intercept the birds through ordinary checks.

The statement states that the shipment does not have the necessary documentation and permits. Although the birds are common, they must have proper papers.

An investigation is underway to find and prosecute those responsible for illegal cargo, adding that birds will be transferred to the National Parks Service for rehabilitation before going out to the wild.

Despite the fact that the attack was made on July 31, it only shared publicly on Tuesday, so as not to “threaten” the investigation, Mr. Mayvada said.

He added that most animals that trad humans from Nigeria are sent to Asia.

Nigeria is a signatories of the Convention on International Trade Excellent Fauna and Flora (Cites) – an international treaty that manages trade in rare plants and animals – but remains the center for illegal wildlife trade.

Illegal wildlife trading on a worldwide scale creates $ 7-3 billion (£ 5-17 billion) annually, according to Charity International Chargity BirdLife International.

Song birds, such as Canaries, are in high demand in world trafficking from popular singing competitions, the charity reports.

While rare species of wild parrots can get $ 1,000 or more.