The NGO Conservation Justice (CJ), our partner in Gabon, made another arrest, an ivory trafficker. It’s already the 3rd important operation in August.

CJ reports that the last trafficker has been arrested in the city of Lambarene. He’s an adviser in the municipal council and he is very influential.
His name is Zeng Abeng Jean-Jacques (Alias ZICO). Gabonese authorities showed again their wish and capability to fight against impunity and ivory trafficking.

During the last two weeks 3 important traffickers and their 6 accomplices have been arrested with about 140 kg of ivory. The investigative work of Conservation Justice was crucial in order to allow local authorities to make the arrests.

Once again, the Elephant Action League (EAL) is proud to support Conservation Justice. Keep going with the good work guys!

More here on the arrest:http://en.gabonews.com/headlines-reader-en/items/a-councilor-arrested-for-ivory-trafficking-in-lambarene.html