7-Mar-10 11:00 AM CST
Bones, Scales in $15m Haul
POLICE have seized tiger bones, anteater scales and bear gall bladders in an international operation against the use of endangered plants and animals in traditional medicine.
Illegal animal and plant products with a retail value of €10 million ($15.1 million) were seized in an operation carried out by authorities around the world, global law enforcement agency Interpol said.
Wildlife, police and customs officers from 18 countries, including Australia, co-operated on Operation Tram, which ran from February 1 to 28.
Traditional Chinese healers use tiger bone to treat arthritis, rhinoceros horn for fevers, and bear bile to treat infections.
Part of the operation was staged in Rome, where forest rangers said they had seized 30,000 products containing parts from endangered species after checking more than 3000 individuals, planes, baggage and container ships.
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Source: Sydney Morning Herald
http://www.smh.com.au/world/bones-scales-in-15m-haul-20100306-ppnz.html
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