Two‑day coordination talks aim to strengthen Asia‑wide fight against illegal animal trade

Over the course of September 2‑3, the joint CBI‑Interpol session will host expert panels that review recent spikes in wildlife smuggling across South‑East and South Asia. The discussion will cover emerging patterns, the financial flows that fund these operations, and the legal tools available to prosecute offenders. CBI officials highlighted that the past two years have seen two regional investigative meetings with Interpol, involving multiple foreign jurisdictions, which produced actionable leads and joint analysis reports. The current meeting seeks to build on that foundation, expanding cooperation to include more countries and refining data‑sharing protocols.