TAO ZHIQIANG (@samtzq) 's Twitter Profile
TAO ZHIQIANG

@samtzq

Law Enforcement Programme Officer, Environment Team @unodc_env @UNODC_SEAP, former police #endENVcrime RTNE

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UNODC Environment Team (@unodc_env) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On this #ForestDay let's spotlight the clandestine journey of African rosewood to Asia, often smuggled alongside similar-looking legally traded timber. Awareness is key to identify these mixed shipments & protect our forests. Photo: G. coleosperma (not CITES listed)

On this #ForestDay let's spotlight the clandestine journey of African rosewood to Asia, often smuggled alongside similar-looking legally traded timber. Awareness is key to identify these mixed shipments & protect our forests.
Photo: G. coleosperma (not CITES listed)
Environmental Investigation Agency (@eia_news) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Vietnam: 574 #ivory pieces painted in black seized at Hai Phong port, arriving from #Nigeria - Painting wildlife products as a concealment method for trafficking is not new but this is understood to be the first time it has been seen in Vietnam loom.ly/OIymGJ4

#Vietnam: 574 #ivory pieces painted in black seized at Hai Phong port, arriving from #Nigeria

- Painting wildlife products as a concealment method for trafficking is not new but this is understood to be the first time it has been seen in Vietnam

loom.ly/OIymGJ4
UNODC Environment Team (@unodc_env) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Operation SAMA resulted in over 100 seizures of endangered species products across 19 countries in Africa. Register now to join a briefing and hear about key successes and challenges. 🗓️7 May 2024 ⏲️12pm CAT/UTC+2 👉Register shorturl.at/gtLV1 👉Join zoom.us/j/94710722595

Operation SAMA resulted in over 100 seizures of endangered species products across 19 countries in Africa.
Register now to join a briefing and hear about key successes and challenges.
🗓️7 May 2024
⏲️12pm CAT/UTC+2
👉Register shorturl.at/gtLV1
👉Join zoom.us/j/94710722595
Stephen Carmody (@carmody_stephen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

bangkokpost.com/thailand/gener… Very good work by NED, USFWS, DSI, DNP, AGO, UNODC and the WJC to shut down this global trafficking network operating on 3 continents. Months of investigative work culminated in this arrest and seizure of tortoises and primates worth over $1.25 million US

Stephen Carmody (@carmody_stephen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Follow up success by Madagascar Customs with 4 arrests and more suspects sought after Thai enforcement authorities seize over 1250 radiated tortoises and 48 lemurs. Very good cooperation before and after the takedown. Takes a network to defeat a network. lexpress.mg/2024/05/animau…

Ghada Fathi Waly (@ghadafathiwaly) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Impressed by the work of Hong Kong customs, using X-ray scanning, high-tech inspection tools & drug detector dogs to combat drug trafficking & wildlife crime. Discussed with Commissioner Louise Ho Pui-shan how UN Office on Drugs & Crime can strengthen law enforcement responses to organised crime.

John (@eljohn88) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#BreakingNow A senior Customs officer charged in #Malaysia today in connection with a bust last July that uncovered a smuggling syndicate’s storeroom holding 1.8 tonnes of #pangolin scales. First legal action brought in relation to this seizure tinyurl.com/28skw39z

TAO ZHIQIANG (@samtzq) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨 Operation Mekong Dragon gains traction! China and Vietnam have been leading the regional effort to combat trafficking of CITES-listed species and drugs. We are honored to support this vital initiative. Learn more: haiquanonline.com.vn/hai-quan-trung… #EndEnvCrime #MekongDragon

UNODC Environment Team (@unodc_env) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Exciting progress against wildlife trafficking! Minister of Environment 🇲🇬 requested Mutual Legal Assistance from Minister of Justice 🇹🇭 for an ongoing case. We are proud to facilitate this exchange through 🇪🇺 and 🇺🇸 support. Together we can dismantle criminal networks.

Exciting progress against wildlife trafficking!

Minister of Environment 🇲🇬 requested Mutual Legal Assistance from Minister of Justice 🇹🇭 for an ongoing case.

We are proud to facilitate this exchange through 🇪🇺 and 🇺🇸 support. 

Together we can dismantle criminal networks.
Environmental Investigation Agency (@eia_news) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Liberia: Operation leads to four arrests and the seizure of more than half a tonne of #pangolin scales loom.ly/ocejyvs #illegalwildlifetrade #Africa #Nigeria #China

#Liberia: Operation leads to four arrests and the seizure of more than half a tonne of #pangolin scales

loom.ly/ocejyvs

#illegalwildlifetrade #Africa #Nigeria #China
ICCWC (@iccwc_wfc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Supporting national authorities with investigations, operations and prosecutions is key to tackling #wildlifecrime from multiple angles.👮‍♀️ Find out more about the work of #ICCWC➡️ bit.ly/3MfPMcn #TogetherAgainstWildlifeCrime

Supporting national authorities with investigations, operations and prosecutions is key to tackling #wildlifecrime from multiple angles.👮‍♀️

Find out more about the work of #ICCWC➡️ bit.ly/3MfPMcn

#TogetherAgainstWildlifeCrime
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific (@unodc_seap) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thailand's historic seizure of 48 lemurs & 1200+ endangered tortoises highlights the global scale of #WildlifeTrafficking. Thanks to intl cooperation, these animals will be returned to Madagascar—a vital step as countries work to #EndWildlifeCrime & preserve biodiversity.

Thailand's historic seizure of 48 lemurs & 1200+ endangered tortoises highlights the global scale of #WildlifeTrafficking.

Thanks to intl cooperation, these animals will be returned to Madagascar—a vital step as countries work to #EndWildlifeCrime & preserve biodiversity.
Wildlife Justice Commission (@wjcommission) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Celebrating a historic homecoming for Malagasy wildlife! 🐢🐒 On 27 November 2024, the Wildlife Justice Commission proudly attended the historic Ceremony on the Repatriation of Malagasy Animals hosted by Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment(MNRE). This event

Celebrating a historic homecoming for Malagasy wildlife! 🐢🐒

On 27 November 2024, the Wildlife Justice Commission proudly attended the historic Ceremony on the Repatriation of Malagasy Animals hosted by Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment(MNRE). This event
UNODC Environment Team (@unodc_env) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Olga Kuzmianok Wagenaar, a cherished member of the UNODC Environment Team and tireless advocate for our planet. Her legacy inspires us, and we will honour her by continuing the work she cared for so deeply. Rest in peace dear Olga.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Olga Kuzmianok Wagenaar, a cherished member of the UNODC Environment Team and tireless advocate for our planet. Her legacy inspires us, and we will honour her by continuing the work she cared for so deeply. Rest in peace dear Olga.
Bangkok Post (@bangkokpostnews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thai authorities intercepted over 400 shark fins at Suvarnabhumi Airport, stopping a major smuggling operation. The shipment, falsely declared as dry fish, was en route to China from Trinidad and Tobago. Valued at over 2 million baht, the bust highlights Thailand’s crackdown on

Thai authorities intercepted over 400 shark fins at Suvarnabhumi Airport, stopping a major smuggling operation. The shipment, falsely declared as dry fish, was en route to China from Trinidad and Tobago. Valued at over 2 million baht, the bust highlights Thailand’s crackdown on
Wildlife Justice Commission (@wjcommission) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨 Two baby orangutans rescued in #Thailand!🦧 On 14 May 2025, Thai authorities, acting on intelligence from the Wildlife Justice Commission(WJC), seized two infant male orangutans, named Christopher and Stefan, from illegal trade in Thailand. The suspect, a Thai national, has

🚨 Two baby orangutans rescued in #Thailand!🦧

On 14 May 2025, Thai authorities, acting on intelligence from the Wildlife Justice Commission(WJC), seized two infant male orangutans, named Christopher and Stefan, from illegal trade in Thailand. The suspect, a Thai national, has
United Nations Geneva (@ungeneva) 's Twitter Profile Photo

92 wildlife seizures in 15 African countries exposed sophisticated networks trafficking endangered species and protected timber. Read how UN Office on Drugs & Crime and World Customs Organization work to dismantle these groups through intelligence-led enforcement ⬇️ #EndWildlifeCrime

92 wildlife seizures in 15 African countries exposed sophisticated networks trafficking endangered species and protected timber.

Read how <a href="/UNODC/">UN Office on Drugs & Crime</a> and <a href="/WCO_OMD/">World Customs Organization</a> work to dismantle these groups through intelligence-led enforcement ⬇️

#EndWildlifeCrime
UNODC Environment Team (@unodc_env) 's Twitter Profile Photo

From rhino chip scanners to AI-driven platforms like the WildCrime Compass, innovative tools presented at the WIRE Forum are shaping the future of counter-wildlife trafficking and global enforcement. 🦏🧭 #endENVcrime

From rhino chip scanners to AI-driven platforms like the WildCrime Compass, innovative tools presented at the WIRE Forum are shaping the future of counter-wildlife trafficking and global enforcement. 🦏🧭

#endENVcrime
UNODC Eastern Africa (@unodc_ea) 's Twitter Profile Photo

After 190+ seizures under SAMA I & II, SAMA 3 deepens investigative and prosecutorial cooperation across Africa. UN Office on Drugs & Crime continues to support Customs-led, intelligence-driven action against wildlife crime, with generous support from the European Commission🇪🇺 #endENVcrime #SDG15 #SDG16

After 190+ seizures under SAMA I &amp; II, SAMA 3 deepens investigative and prosecutorial cooperation across Africa.

<a href="/UNODC/">UN Office on Drugs & Crime</a> continues to support Customs-led, intelligence-driven action against wildlife crime, with generous support from the <a href="/EU_Commission/">European Commission</a>🇪🇺
#endENVcrime #SDG15 #SDG16