Interpol leads global effort against illegal deforestation in tropical regions

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Interpol and partners launched a global law enforcement effort to combat illegal deforestation driven by criminal networks. The initiative targets illegal logging, timber trafficking, and gold mining in tropical forests, aiming to dismantle criminal operations and seize illicit profits. This expanded effort, funded by Norway, builds on previous successes in uncovering environmental crimes and will focus on countries like Brazil and Indonesia ahead of the COP30 climate summit.


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