UN CRIME CHIEF URGES GLOBAL ACTION TO DISRUPT 'RUTHLESS' ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE

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Web version   New York May 13 2014 4:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  UNODC says wildlife crime worth $8-10 billion annually. Credit: UNODC UN CRIME CHIEF URGES GLOBAL ACTION TO DISRUPT ‘RUTHLESS’ ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE Urging the international community to “come together at the highest political level” to halt the escalation of wildlife and forest crime, the United Nations crime chief said today that the $8-$10 billion reaped annually from this “ruthless trade” ranks it alongside the trafficking of human beings, arms and drugs in terms of illicit profits. Read more RELATED As crime commission opens, UN official urges vigorous response to wildlife crime The head of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) today stressed the need for a vigorous response to wildlife and forest crime, noting the growing threat the scourge poses to development worldwide. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media