wildlife crime

Wildlife cops

Underfunded wildlife enforcement in the Pacific Northwest fails to keep up with poachers

Justice

Wildlife trafficking is a global problem and the US is not immune. In the Pacific Northwest, a small law enforcement and judicial team polices Washington and Oregon for wildlife infractions, but limited resources, budget woes and loose laws allow poachers to evade penalties.Wildlife trafficking is a global problem and the US is not immune. In the Pacific Northwest, a small law enforcement and judicial team polices Washington and Oregon for wildlife infractions, but limited resources, budget woes and loose laws allow poachers to evade penalties.

Seized elephant tusks

One group hopes to end poaching, WikiLeaks-style

Environment