Annual report 2024
A total of 155 investigation missions (of varying lengths) were carried out in 8 regions.
The year was marked by the arrest of 16 traffickers; mostly ivory traffickers.
10 new cases were brought to court. Two traffickers escaped from gendarmerie custody before the charges could be filed against them. A search for the fugitives is on.
A total of 180 media pieces were produced in national media (radio, written press and internet) achieved at a rate one for every three days.
Focus was on maintaining high standards in every department and on improving recruitment for investigators.
Specific emphasises were made on improving on the first part of the year that had very few (3) traffickers arrested.
Several meetings were held with MINFOF officials, the diplomatic community, national and international NGOs to discuss issues on collaboration, governance, wildlife law enforcement among others.
