"A DNA tool has pinpointed the origins of trafficked pangolins, revealing that some local wild-meat markets and global smuggling networks share the same supply chains."
"A method reveals that some local wild-meat markets share the same supply chains as global smuggling operations."
A DNA-based method identified the geographic origins of trafficked pangolins. The results showed that some local wild-meat markets obtain pangolins through supply chains that overlap with those used by global smuggling operations. This indicates that trafficking pathways connect local trade outlets to international networks. The findings link enforcement and monitoring needs across both local market systems and broader cross-border smuggling routes. By pinpointing where trafficked animals come from, the approach provides evidence for tracing illegal wildlife movement from source areas to end markets.
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