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Authorities discovered 6,300 dead seahorses in Ecuador, highlighting the severe impact of wildlife trafficking on marine species survival.

An explosion during the cleaning of a tanker truck in Brazil left a worker gravely injured and led to environmental fines due to a spill of flammable substances.

A police operation in Ecuador led to the seizure of 6,300 dried seahorses, highlighting the illegal wildlife trade and its implications for vulnerable species.

Nine black vultures have died in Dadia forest, Evros, due to suspected poisoning, marking a significant environmental crime.

An integrated operation by municipal agencies and security forces led to the seizure of nearly 200 wild birds being transported illegally in Juruti, Brazil.

Jorens Liopa has been suspended from his position at the State Environmental Department following his arrest in a criminal investigation into IT procurement fraud.

The Public Ministry of Brazil has requested an investigation by Gaeco into alleged criminal activities within the Water and Sewage Autonomous Service (Saae) of Sorocaba.

Paul Larson, a criminologist from the Norwegian Police University College, will discuss environmental crimes and the practices of fish farming in Norway during a seminar today.

The Mato Grosso Court of Justice upheld the conviction of cattle rancher Claudecy Oliveira Lemes for environmental crimes, including maintaining livestock on an embargoed area in the Pantanal.

A police operation targeting a money laundering scheme in the charcoal sector took place across nine cities in northern and central Minas Gerais, Brazil.

An operation by the Civil Police of Minas Gerais has uncovered an illegal charcoal extraction and sales scheme, resulting in the freezing of over R$ 55 million in assets and the suspension of the involved companies' activities.

A former environmental director in Odawara City was given a suspended sentence for bribery involving sewer construction projects.

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) conducted the 'Sentinela' operation in the Sertão of Pernambuco, seizing illegal wood and rescuing numerous birds over a span of several weeks.

The Federal Police of Brazil, in cooperation with ICMBio, launched "Operation Nascentes Livres" to combat illegal quartz extraction in Northern Minas.

The environmental police seized 66 illegally kept wild birds in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, revealing the cruelty in their treatment and the illegal online trade.

Authorities in Brazil have launched an operation against illegal dump sites controlled by the Comando Vermelho gang in Duque de Caxias, resulting in multiple arrests for environmental crimes.

A housing cooperative in Limeira, Brazil, was fined R$ 11,000 for the improper disposal of customer documents in Mongaguá.

A man was arrested in Campo Grande, Brazil, for keeping pigs, chickens, and ducks in an urban backyard, causing environmental issues in the area.

The owner of a carpentry in Presidente Prudente was fined R$ 1,900 for irregularities concerning forest products.

A Riga city court has sentenced a man involved in the illegal felling of an oak tree in Mārupe to two years of probation and ordered him to compensate the state 27,500 euros.

The Brazilian Federal Regional Court has denied habeas corpus requests from defendants involved in the Brumadinho dam collapse, while a decision concerning the Mariana disaster is expected in June.

A woman was arrested in Nobres, Brazil, for abandoning a puppy in a deserted street, with the incident being classified as animal abuse under environmental crime laws.

Two individuals have been arrested by Økokrim, Norway's national authority for investigating economic and environmental crime, on charges related to insider trading and corruption.

Spain has led the largest international operation against illegal waste trafficking, resulting in the seizure of 127,000 tons of waste and the arrest of 337 individuals.

Svensk freonåtervinning has admitted to environmental violations, but the preliminary investigation against the company was dropped due to uncertainties related to AI technology.

Investigations reveal a shadowy waste disposal system in Lithuania involving illegal operators who dump waste in nature, leading to significant penalties and reforms.

Two women, a mother and daughter, were arrested in Cascavel, Brazil, for allegedly mistreating animals.

Agents at Brazil's Base Candiru seized approximately 605 kilograms of illegally transported fish during a routine inspection.

The Civil Police seized 23 illegally held wild birds in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, leading to the criminal implications for three individuals.

The DPBEA of Campinas (SP) has come under inspection by environmental police following allegations of animal mistreatment and structural deficiencies.

Residents of Artjärvi in Orimattila were shocked to learn about a significant wastewater spill that occurred in January, affecting local water sources.

Police in Brazil arrested a 28-year-old man suspected of illegal hunting after discovering dog hair in a motorcycle transport box during an operation.

Federal highway police in Brazil seized illegal wood valued at R$ 200,000 during a routine check on BR-232 in Pernambuco.

A Federal Police operation in Tocantins, Brazil, targeted illegal gold mining, resulting in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of mining equipment.

A dead capybara was recorded being transported on a motorcycle in Campos dos Goytacazes, prompting an investigation by local police.

The state environmental agency of Roraima has launched dedicated phone numbers for the public to report environmental crimes via WhatsApp or call.

New signage has been installed in the Tapará region of Santarém, Brazil, to enhance the protection of turtles during their breeding season.

A preliminary investigation into significant damage to a pearl mussel population in Suomussalmi has found that the incident could lead to charges of serious environmental crimes with estimated damages reaching €2.2 million.

Four Czech tourists were arrested at São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport for attempting to smuggle over a hundred cacti and nearly two thousand illegally obtained seeds from Brazil.

The Oulu police have concluded the preliminary investigation of a suspected severe environmental crime that occurred in Hukkajoki, Suomussalmi, in summer 2024, with damages estimated at approximately 2.2 million euros.

The Lithuanian Supreme Court has concluded a case against several defendants involved in environmental violations related to a significant fire at a tire recycling company in Alytus.

The Brazilian Federal Police have launched Operation Erisícton to dismantle an illegal logging and deforestation network in the Roosevelt Indigenous Land, resulting in significant environmental damage.

The Brazilian Environmental Police seized 277 wild birds during an operation targeting illegal wildlife trade in Arapiraca and Maceió.

A 47-year-old driver was arrested in Cuiabá for transporting 340 kg of illegal fish without proper documentation.

Turtle nests in the coastal region of Piauí, Brazil, were violated during the carnival season, raising concerns over environmental crime.

Two men were arrested for illegal logging and obstructing a police investigation in Nova Ubiratã, Brazil, after they felled trees to prevent police access.

A dog named Rapunzel died after being assaulted inside her owner's apartment in Maracanaú, Brazil, an incident under investigation for environmental crime.

Research indicates that many wolverines are disappearing without known cause, raising concerns about environmental crime in Norway.

The Federal Police of Brazil arrested a man during an operation targeting illegal mining activities in Colorado do Oeste, Rondônia.

In Guarulhos, São Paulo, two balloons fell on a municipal hospital and a nearby house, prompting a response from the fire department.