Another result of the smashing operation

Another result of the smashing operation

In order to investigate and stop the illegal hunting of rhinos and the trafficking of rhino horns, the relevant parties are continuing to take active actions and have recently achieved another result. An auction house and its owners confessed to the crime of selling wild animals.

Christopher Hayes, president and owner of Elite Decorative Arts, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to illegally traffic and smuggle wildlife in Miami on January 14. The auction house sells rhino horn and rhino horn products, ivory and coral smuggled from the United States to China .

The Operation Crash, led by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, continues to investigate the crime of trafficking in wildlife across the United States, involving various aspects of the black market for rhino horn trade in the United States.

Continue to kill African rhinos and elephants The activity is driven by consumer demand, and American citizens such as Christopher Hayes are also closely involved in illegal transactions here and overseas. We will continue to work together with international law enforcement agencies and the international community to threaten the ruthless and threatening world wildlife People are brought to justice."