The main results achieved in 2024 in terms of wildlife law enforcement are as follows :
- A total of 202 investigative missions were conducted across Gabon, amounting to 440 fieldwork days. These missions led to the identification and engagement with 230 suspected wildlife traffickers and major poachers.
- 12 operations were carried out as a result of the investigations conducted by AALF. These led to the arrest of 31 wildlife traffickers, along with the seizure of 48 ivory tusks weighing 183 kg.
- The legal department of AALF also provided legal follow-up for 4 additional operations initiated by law enforcement agencies and the Ministry of Water and Forests. These involved 7 suspected traffickers implicated in ivory trafficking and elephant poaching, who were arrested with 9 ivory tusks weighing 27 kg.
- In total, these operations led to the seizure of 57 ivory tusks, with a combined weight of 210 kg.
- 22 of the 31 traffickers arrested through AALF’s support were sentenced to prison terms ranging from two months to two years. One individual received a suspended sentence, and the remaining 8 were either acquitted or had their cases dismissed. Of the 7 other individuals arrested without AALF’s direct involvement, 3 were convicted for illegal ivory trade, receiving prison terms ranging from 180 to 240 days (with an average of 210 days). Two cases are still under investigation, and two others were dismissed.
- A total of 265 media articles related to AALF’s results were published, including 180 online, 36 in print media, 29 on television, and 20 on the radio.
2024 report : Rapport 2024 – AALF