Lyon, France - The global fight against wildlife destruction took a step forward on May 24, 2013 by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Interpol and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW).
The agreement between the two organizations establishes an official framework for cooperation through global and regional operations, especially in the fight against crime related to the illegal killing and trafficking of elephants, rhinos, tigers.
“Acest acord cu IFAW este un impuls suplimentar in eforturile depuse la nivel mondial in identificarea si dezmembrarea organizatiilor criminale implicate in traficul de animale salbatice”, a declarat directorul executiv al Interpolului din serviciile de politie, Jean-Michel Louboutin, semnatar al memorandumului.
Interpol and IFAW have collaborated on numerous projects since 2005. Examples of this cooperation are Operation Worthy, INTERPOL's largest anti-ivory operation, and, more recently, Project Web, an investigation into the illegal online trade in ivory.
“Relatia IFAW – INTERPOL a inceput in 2005 si a continuat sa creasca de-a lungul anilor, pe baza unor obiective comune, incredere, respect reciproc si responsabilitate. Semnarea memorandumului de astazi este o aprofundare a acestei relatii si reflecta expertiza complementara pe care IFAW si INTERPOL o aduc”, a adaugat domnul Downes.
IFAW supports Interpol through training of law enforcement officers in law enforcement at airports throughout East Africa. Developed under the Interpol project called Wisdom, the training will also aim at examining operational measures and the use of advanced investigative techniques that can be used to address the illegal trafficking of elephant ivory and other products in this area.
“Acordul cu IFAW se bazeaza pe eforturile noastre de a dezvolta o abordare mai sistematica pentru colectarea, gestionarea si analiza datelor pentru mai multe servicii de informatii conduse de politie”, a declarat David Higgins, Director al Programului infractiunilor impotriva mediului din INTERPOL.
Visit the INTERPOL website for more information about the projects and activities carried out.
