Two suspects were arrested during an operation in Nipepe District, Niassa Province, after being found in possession of a live pangolin allegedly intended for sale. According to statements given by the suspects, they had participated in capturing the animal in the Marrupa region before transporting it to Nipepe, where they were seeking a potential buyer. The suspects reportedly identified the capture site as being within Niassa National Reserve. This claim remains unverified.

Authorities have arrested two individuals in Gorongosa District, Sofala Province, following an operation targeting the illegal trafficking of protected wildlife species. The operation was initiated after information indicated that unidentified individuals were in possession of a pangolin and were actively seeking potential buyers within Gorongosa District. Acting on this intelligence, authorities carried out a public road inspection operation aimed at verifying the informatio

Authorities have arrested an individual in Maputo City following an operation linked to the illegal possession and attempted sale of ivory, a prohibited wildlife product. Initial intelligence indicated that the suspect, a resident of Maputo, was in possession of ivory tusks in an as yet undetermined quantity. The same source suggested that the individual was operating in coordination with other unidentified suspects based in Macia District, Gaza Province, allegedly involved i