IT is the fourth most lucrative illegal trade in the world and Malaysia is among its thriving hubs.
The global black market for wildlife and wildlife products is estimated to be about US$20bil (RM84bil), ranking below drug smuggling, human trafficking and the illegal arms trade.
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