Merely a transit country?: examining the role of Uganda in the transnational illegal ivory trade

Uganda is repeatedly implicated in the illegal ivory trade as a transit territory for ivory destined for Asia. Interviews with law enforcement officers reveal that the size of seizures and means of concealment and transportation are varied, showing diversity in the trade’s level of organization and...

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Main Author: Runhovde, Siv Rebekka (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 10 January 2017
In: Trends in organized crime
Year: 2018, Volume: 21, Issue: 3, Pages: [215]-234
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Keywords:
Transnational organized crime
Illegal ivory trade
Border control
Transit
Uganda
Wildlife trafficking
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Summary:Uganda is repeatedly implicated in the illegal ivory trade as a transit territory for ivory destined for Asia. Interviews with law enforcement officers reveal that the size of seizures and means of concealment and transportation are varied, showing diversity in the trade’s level of organization and sophistication. Arguably, considerable process- ing takes place within Uganda in terms of stockpiling, repacking and organization of exports but investigations rarely lead to prosecution and conviction of those responsible. Findings demonstrate the intricate role and responsibility of transit countries and illustrate how the transnational ivory trade operates locally.
Item Description:Published: 10 January 2017
Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 231-234
ISSN:1936-4830
DOI:10.1007/s12117-016-9299-7