 Reference Base  The role of the Endangered Species Protection Unit (ESPU)... |
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Lategan, P., 1994. The role of the Endangered Species Protection Unit (ESPU) of the South African Police in combating rhinoceros poaching and the smuggling of rhino horn: pp. 4-6
 | In: Penzhorn, B.L. et al. Proceedings of a symposium on rhinos as game ranch animals. Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa, 9-10 September 1994: pp. i-iv, 1-242 |
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa |
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Distribution - Poaching |
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African Rhino Species |
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Endangered Species Protection Unit. The ESPU has as its main function the identification of routes by which endangered species, or products such as ivory and rhino horn, are smuggled in or out of the country and the destruction of the organisations behind these schemes. The main goal is the apprehension of not only individuals, but of entire networks. The objectives of this unit are not merely to stop this illegal trade in South Africa, but to encourage all law-enforcement agencies in Africa to join actively in this war started by poachers. While we began with the idea of stopping the illegal trade in ivory and rhino horn, the Unit is broadening its scope to include every endangered species of fauna and flora.
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