Saturday, July 7, 2018

The Lizard King: Illegal Wildlife Trade's Poster Boy



An undercover investigation into the man at the heart of illegal wildlife trading. Is the Lizard King back in business?


The illegal trade in wildlife is thought to be worth at least $19bn a year, a sum rivalled only by the black markets in drugs, counterfeit goods and people.
But while drugs and people smuggling are seen as profitable but extremely risky, the wildlife trade has become increasingly attractive to criminal networks because it is not only lucrative but the risks are far lower.

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