Argentine authorities have seized more than 700 marine animals trafficked from Kenya, destined for the lucrative ornamental pet trade, in what conservationists are calling a significant blow against exotic wildlife trafficking.
The large-scale seizure took place on April 26 at Ezeiza International Airport near Buenos Aires. The operation involved Argentina’s Environmental Control Brigade, customs officials, the agricultural health agency, and wildlife conservation groups including the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and Fundación Temaikèn.
