BRINGING WILDLIFE
TRAFFICKERS TO JUSTICE
FOCUSED CONSERVATION HAS BEEN CRUCIAL IN ADDRESSING THE ISSUES OF ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING!
Established in 2018
Our approach aims to utilize recognized experts to support law enforcement agencies in investigating, arresting and prosecuting wildlife traffickers.
By leveraging expertise and collaborating with various stakeholders, such as in-country and international law enforcement agencies. Focused Conservation aims to dismantle the networks involved in the illegal trade.
OUR EXPERIENCE MAKES US DIFFERENT
Focused Conservation brings together a team of highly experienced technical advisors, mentors, trainers and analysts to provide support and guidance to law enforcement agencies involved in tackling wildlife trafficking.
Led by Wim Brown, a former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent with extensive international law enforcement experience.
With former criminal investigators from agencies such as the DEA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and UK National Crime Agency, the collective skills and experience of the Focused Conservation team is second to none and positions Focused Conservation as a significant player in the fight against wildlife crime.
OUR IMPACT
Since 2019
Wildlife Seizures
466 Live Animals – Ivory 3781 kgs – Horn 11.05 kgs
Pangolin scales 827 kgs – Sandalwood 48380 kgs – Abalone 36,837 kgs – Skins 1029
WHAT WE DO
Focused Conservation plays a vital role in combatting this illicit wildlife trade.
We provide specialized knowledge, training, and resources to enhance law enforcement capacity and effectiveness.
Focused Conservation brings together a team of highly experienced technical advisors, mentors, trainers and analysts and share their collective expertise in intelligence investigations and operations to counter wildlife trafficking.
LATEST FROM FOCUSED CONSERVATION
“Operation Ventnor: UWCU Strikes Against Hippo Tooth Trafficking Near Queen Elizabeth National Park
In a decisive move against wildlife trafficking, the Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit (UWCU) executed Operation Ventnor, focusing on the illicit trade of hippo teeth. Operating
Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit Foils Elephant Tusk Trafficking: 4 Arrested near Queen Elizabeth National Park
In a resolute move, the Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit (UWCU) spearheaded an operation resulting in the apprehension of four individuals attempting to sell two elephant
Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit’s Operation Adelong: Arrests Made in Seizure of White Rhino Horn
In a major breakthrough for wildlife conservation, the Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit (UWCU) spearheaded a significant multi-agency law enforcement operation that successfully culminated in the
Operation Red Tide: Multi-Agency Team Successfully Rescues Live Manatee from Wildlife Traffickers
In a groundbreaking operation named Operation Red Tide, a collaborative effort by a multi-agency law enforcement team, including officers from the Nigeria Special Wildlife Office,
Operation Falcon Soars: KWTF’s Multi-Agency Operation Nabs 5 Ivory Traffickers
In a resounding success for wildlife conservation, Operation Falcon, spearheaded by the Kenya Wildlife Task Force (KWTF), achieved a significant breakthrough by apprehending five individuals
Operation Freshwater: UWCU Strikes Against Ivory Traffickers Reveals Corruption in Uganda’s Wildlife Trade
In a determined effort to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, the Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit (UWCU) orchestrated Operation Freshwater, a multi-agency law enforcement initiative that led
Operation Penguin results in more Sandalwood seizures in Kenya
In a continuing effort to combat illegal wildlife activities, the Kenya Wildlife Task Force (KWTF) has once again demonstrated its effectiveness in a successful law
Operation Hatfield Triumph: UWCU’s Swift Action Leads to Arrest of Elephant Ivory Traffickers
In a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit (UWCU), Operation Hatfield has once again demonstrated its effectiveness by successfully apprehending two individuals