Agencies must work together to battle graft in growing animal trade

The Borneon Sunda clouded leopard is one of several species under threat of poaching, hunting and illegal trade in Sabah. — Filepic

KOTA KINABALU: Inter-agency cooperation is vital to combat corruption in the growing and lucrative international wildlife trade, say enforcement authorities.

Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) director Augustine Tuuga said corruption was multifaceted and could occur at every stage of the wildlife, forestry and fisheries value chain.