Title
In Plaint Sight
Author(s)
WCS Vietnam Program
Published
2012
Abstract
There is a massive trade in CITES-listed reptiles of wild origin, including Globally Threatened species, in trans-shipment through Mong Cai from other Southeast Asian countries. The actual species and quantities in trade are poorly understood as thorough inspections are rarely carried out on either import or export. An analysis of customs declarations at import and export gates and accompanying CITES permits highlighted significant gaps in the system with quantities on Customs declarations and CITES permits showing a discrepancy of between 32,000-75,000 animals. This discrepancy can be explained if Mong Cai Customs did not provide all the data to the team, or that their data management system has led to data loss. However, the discrepancy could also be explained if this indicates the amount that is smuggled through Mong Cai and not declared to Customs.
Keywords
Quang Ninh, Wildlife traffiking
Full Citation
An analysis of transnational wildlife crimes in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam

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