Four alleged wildlife traffickers arrested in Guinea, dried seahorses and shark fins seized

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Jun 10, 2026, 10:49 am186 ptsTrendingTop
An undercover operation by Guinean authorities in the capital Conakry caught four men in possession of more than 2,000 dried seahorses and 26 kg (57 lbs) of shark and ray fins on May 22, 2026. According to a press release, the seizure was supported by the Guinea branch of the anti-wildlife trafficking NGO Eco…

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