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Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) supporting anti-rhino poaching

As per the FIC statement on 22 September 2011, where they are " committed to supporting the efforts of law enforcement authorities in identifying, investigating and prosecuting those involved in the illegal poaching and hunting of rhinos.

The FIC has a mandate to identify the proceeds of acts of crime, money laundering and financing of terrorism and where necessary, to share relevant information with the law enforcement agencies and the South African Revenue Services".

Read more: Financial Intelligence Centre

ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS ON 28 SEPTEMBER 2011

SOUTH AFRICA AND VIETNAM AGREE TO COLLABORATE ON WILDLIFE PROTECTION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

South African and Vietnamese officials today agreed on a process towards the finalisation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate amongst others on natural resource management, wildlife protection and law enforcement.

This comes after today's bi-lateral meeting where amongst other issues discussed, was the issue of wildlife protection and in particular issues pertaining to hunting and illegal killing of rhinoceros as well as the subsequent illegal trade in rhino horn.

Read more: Press release issued Dept of Environmental Affairs

ama Rocky the Rhino moved South yesterday! We hope this attracts lots of new clients!