Malawi – Environmental activists in Malawi have supported the decision by theMalawian authorities to confiscate and arrest five Zambians who wereattempting to smuggle over 200kgs of live crayfish intothe country. The activists and experts say the invasive Crayfish isknown for its predatory traits and threatens Malawi's native specieswhich are endemic to the country.
The crayfish were reportedly intended for Chinese nationals living in the country, and experts warn that their introduction could disrupt Malawi’s aquaculture ecosystem.
