India, Nepal Join Forces Against Tiger Trafficking

India and Nepal are intensifying their efforts to combat tiger trafficking networks that smuggle animal parts to China, as announced during a two-day Regional Investigative and Analytical Case Meeting (RIACM) organized by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Interpol. The meeting focuses on enhancing cross-border law enforcement cooperation and sharing intelligence to disrupt the illegal wildlife trade, particularly the trafficking route from India through Nepal to China. Participants, including domain experts and law enforcement officials, will map out existing criminal networks and identify new targets for enforcement actions. The collaboration aims to leverage Interpol's global resources to facilitate international coordination against these transnational threats. Authorities are determined to address the serious implications for biodiversity conservation posed by these trafficking activities. The initiative underscores the critical need for coordinated efforts to safeguard big cats across the region.