article_snippet: The illegal wildlife trade is therefore our common enemy.
article_snippet: The illegal wildlife trade is a vicious form of criminality: plundering the natural resources of poorer countries, taking lives, hindering development and spreading corruption.
article_snippet: The illegal wildlife trade erodes the rule of law, fuels conflict, and may even fund terrorism. '
article_snippet: Traffickers think nothing of violating laws and sovereignty anywhere Traffickers can to exploit a loophole or turn a profit.
article_snippet: And international cooperation is our strongest defence against Traffickers.' '