联合王国边防部队在两个月内缴获了250个以上濒危动物和产品,这标志着走私案件增加了73%。 UK Border Force seized 250+ endangered animals and products in two months, marking a 73% surge in smuggling cases.

2025年9月和10月,联合王国边防部队在为期一个月的行动中拦截了250多个濒危物种和野生生物产品,其中包括2 000个活、稀有鸟类和受保护动物部件。 UK Border Force intercepted over 250 endangered species and wildlife products in September and October 2025, including 2,000 live tarantulas, rare birds, and protected animal parts, during a month-long operation. 包括蛇、蜘蛛和大象发环和眼镜蛇王巴姆等物品在内的缴获量,突显出两年来走私案件增加了73%。 The seizures, which included snakes, spiders, and items like elephant hair rings and king cobra balm, highlight a 73% rise in smuggling cases over two years. 官员称贸易为严重的有组织犯罪,威胁物种和边境安全。 Officials called the trade serious organized crime threatening species and border security. 专家们虽然被称赞是成功的,但警告说起诉率低,并质疑如果没有持续努力,有多少非法活动是无法察觉的。 While praised as a success, experts warn of low prosecution rates and question how many illegal activities go undetected without sustained efforts.