Wildlife trafficking is an estimate $19-26.5 billion industry, fourth only to drug trafficking, human trafficking and counterfeiting in terms of transnational organized crime. This type of criminal activity is problematic as it can lead to the extinction of endangered species. In 2013, the United Nations recognized environmental crimes, including wildlife trafficking, as an emerging transnational organized crime that needs a greater response from governments and law enforcement.
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