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Wildlife protection forces in the northern state of Sudan managed to seize 122 pieces of shoes and leather products made from tiger skins, leopards and reptiles during a security operation carried out in the mill market in the locality of Halfa, which also resulted in the arrest of four suspects facing charges of violating the national hunting and barns law.
Authorities said the operation followed intelligence and on-the-ground follow-up on activity linked to the trade in products extracted from wild animals, including dozens of tiger skins, as well as leopard and snake skins.
The police confirmed the legal proceedings against the accused and the seizure, stressing the continuation of campaigns to combat the illegal trade in wildlife and protect natural resources.
According to environmental experts, trade in wildlife products represents one of the most significant threats to biodiversity, contributing to the decline in the number of endangered species and disturbing the ecological balance. Global conservation organizations also warn that commercial demand for predator and reptile skins encourages poaching networks and undermines efforts to protect wildlife and the sustainability of ecosystems.