article_snippet.sent: The pursuit of these traditions is the driving force behind the $20 billion (£13bn) illegal wildlife network, the worlds third largest elicit trade, surpassed only by arms and drugs.
article_snippet.sent: The network activity intensifies in South East Asia home to rich biodiversity, well developed transport infrastructures, high profit margins and lax law enforcement, a haven for wildlife smugglers.
highlights_snippet.sent: But beliefs drive £13billion illegal wildlife network, the world's third-largest elicit trade behind arms and drugs .
  