Panama authorities seize 109 sacks of shark fins in Colón

shark fin trafficking environmental crime Port of Manzanillo CITES illegal wildlife trade

Panamanian authorities have seized a container containing 109 sacks of shark fins at the Port of Manzanillo in Colón. The shipment was destined for Malaysia but was irregularly declared as “fish swim bladder” to bypass inspections.

The seizure was the result of a joint operation involving the Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente), the Aquatic Resources Authority of Panama (ARAP), the Police Investigation Directorate (DIP), and the Specialized Multidisciplinary Environmental Team (EME-Ambiental).

Marine biology specialists are currently conducting taxonomic identification to determine if the seized fins belong to species protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Panama maintains a “zero quota” policy for any shark species listed under CITES, meaning the extraction and trade of such products are strictly prohibited.

The case has been referred to the Specialized Superior Prosecutor’s Office for Environmental Crimes to initiate criminal investigations and establish legal responsibilities.

Entities

Aquatic Resources Authority of Panama · CITES · Malaysia · Ministry of Environment of Panama · Port of Manzanillo

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[● 3 SOURCES] The case will be referred to the Specialized Superior Prosecutor’s Office for Environmental Crimes. focoinformativo.site · newsroompanama.com · www.panamaamerica.com.pa
[● 3 SOURCES] Panama maintains a zero quota for any shark species listed under CITES. focoinformativo.site · newsroompanama.com · www.panamaamerica.com.pa
[● 3 SOURCES] The cargo was falsely declared as 'fish swim bladder' for shipment to Malaysia. focoinformativo.site · newsroompanama.com · www.panamaamerica.com.pa
[● 3 SOURCES] Specialists are performing taxonomic identification to determine if the species are protected under CITES. focoinformativo.site · newsroompanama.com · www.panamaamerica.com.pa
[● 3 SOURCES] Authorities seized a container containing 109 sacks of shark fins at the Port of Manzanillo in Colón. focoinformativo.site · newsroompanama.com · www.panamaamerica.com.pa

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Panamá decomisa 109 sacos de aletas de tiburón que iban hacia Malasia [focoinformativo.site]

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Aseguran en el Puerto de Manzanillo 109 sacos de aletas de tiburón que iban a Malasia [www.elbuentono.com.mx]

26 days ago

Detectan 109 sacos de aletas de tiburón en contenedor que iba hacia Malasia [diaadia.com.pa]

27 days ago

Panama Authorities Seize a Container with 109 Sacks of Shark Fins. [newsroompanama.com]

27 days ago

Retienen contenedor con aletas de tiburón en Colón e investigan posible tráfico de especies protegidas [www.panamaamerica.com.pa]

27 days ago