Soroti, Uganda – January 26, 2025 A Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit (UWCU) operation has led to the arrest of a UPDF sergeant involved in illegal pangolin trafficking. The sting resulted in the seizure of two pangolin skins, further highlighting the ongoing battle against wildlife crime. Intelligence gathered by the UWCU revealed that a ground pangolin […]
Ugandan Arrested for Pangolin Trafficking in Operation Association Read More »
Kitgum, Uganda – January 25, 2025 A multi-agency operation led by the Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit (UWCU) resulted in the rescue of a live pangolin and the arrest of two wildlife traffickers. The operation, code-named Operation Appendix, was launched following intelligence reports that a ground pangolin was being offered for sale in the Kitgum area.
Successful Operation Leads to Pangolin Rescue and Arrests in Uganda Read More »
Kaabong, Uganda – January 24, 2025 A covert sting operation initiated by the Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit (UWCU) along with other agencies has led to the arrest of a wildlife trafficker and the rescue of a live Ground pangolin in Kaabong. UWCU intelligence uncovered that a ground pangolin was being offered for sale in the
Wildlife Trafficker Arrested in Operation Application, Live Pangolin Rescued Read More »
Kampala, Uganda – January 22, 2025 In a decisive multi-agency operation, the Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit (UWCU) successfully seized 13 kilograms of pangolin scales and arrested a key suspect involved in illegal wildlife trafficking. Code-named Operation Anniversary, the operation was launched following intelligence reports that a woman in Kampala was attempting to sell a significant
Successful Operation Leads to Seizure of 13kg of Pangolin Scales and Arrest in Kampala Read More »
Kitgum, Uganda – January 22, 2025 In another successful wildlife crime intervention, the Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit (UWCU) led a mult-agency investigation called Operation Angle, resulting in the seizure of a live pangolin and the arrest of two suspects involved in illegal wildlife trafficking. UWCU received intelligence that a ground pangolin was being offered for
Successful Operation Angle Rescues Live Pangolin from Traffickers in Uganda Read More »
In a bold and collaborative effort, the Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit (UWCU), alongside the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the Uganda Police, and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), successfully apprehended four Chinese nationals last week in connection with illegal wildlife products and smuggled goods. The operation, dubbed Operation Marler, was conducted at a residence in Naguru,
In a significant victory against wildlife trafficking, the Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit (UWCU), supported by Focused Conservation, led a multi-agency operation resulting in the seizure of 35 kilograms of elephant ivory and the arrest of three suspects, including members of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). Uncovering a Trafficking NetworkDubbed Operation Roebuck, the investigation was
Operation Roebuck: A Bold Strike Against Wildlife Trafficking in Uganda Read More »
In a historic appointment supported by Focused Conservation, Margaret Kasumba is the first woman to head the Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit (UWCU), marking a significant step forward in Uganda’s conservation and law enforcement efforts. As the Manager of Law Enforcement and Security for the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Margaret now leads a highly specialized team
In a successful operation led by the Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit (UWCU), two live tree pangolins were rescued on October 15, 2024, in Kyenjojo. Acting on intelligence, UWCU operatives intercepted a trafficker attempting to sell the pangolins, resulting in the arrest of one Ugandan national. Following a health check by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA),
Operation Steward: UWCU Rescues Two Endangered Pangolins in Kyenjojo Read More »
The Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit (UWCU) has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to combatting wildlife trafficking with the successful execution of Operation Lawrence. In September 2024, UWCU operatives arrested a suspect and seized 27.5 kgs of elephant ivory in an operation near Kampala. The investigation was initiated after the suspect, a Ugandan national, offered
Operation Lawrence: Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit Seizes 27.5 Kgs of Elephant Ivory Read More »
