Recent intelligence indicated that a pangolin was being held by three individuals in Mapai District, who were actively seeking potential buyers. In response, an operation was conducted in Petule locality, Gaza Province, resulting in the seizure of a juvenile pangolin and the arrest of the three suspect linked to environmental crime. The detained individuals, residents of Chissie in Mapai District, were intercepted while in possession of the animal, confirming suspicions of il

In mid-May, a targeted enforcement operation was conducted in Metarica District, Niassa Province, as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal wildlife trafficking and the exploitation of protected species. During the operation, two individuals were apprehended in the act flagrante, in possession of two pangolins. The suspects were unable to provide any legal documentation or justification for the capture and possession of the animals. Preliminary questioning conducted at the

On February 19, 2026, authorities intercepted a suspect on a public road in the city of Tete, Tete Province, in connection with the illegal trafficking of wildlife products. At the time of the stop, the individual was found in possession of two elephant ivory tusks with an estimated total weight of approximately 18 kilograms. The suspect indicated that he intended to sell the ivory. During questioning, the individual admitted to killing the elephant in December 2025 inside Má