Nine Tons of Illicit Pangolin Scales Recovered in Nigeria

On a single day in August, Nigerian officials recovered more than 9 tons of illicit pangolin scales. The stockpile would be worth an estimated $1.7 million in East Asia, where pangolin scales are sold for their use in traditional medicine.Read more on E360 →

Feb 9, 2025 - 21:44
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Nine Tons of Illicit Pangolin Scales Recovered in Nigeria

On a single day in August, Nigerian officials recovered more than 9 tons of illicit pangolin scales. The stockpile would be worth an estimated $1.7 million in East Asia, where pangolin scales are sold for their use in traditional medicine.

Read more on E360 →