FAQ'S
Yes. The TNFWCCB Wing works in close coordination with the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), police departments, customs authorities, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), the Coastal Guard and other enforcement agencies. This inter-agency collaboration strengthens efforts to effectively address inter-State and transboundary wildlife crimes and enhances overall wildlife crime control.
The TNFWCCB Wing is responsible for the detection, investigation, and prevention of wildlife crimes across Tamil Nadu. It undertakes intelligence gathering, surveillance, and coordinated enforcement operations to combat poaching and illegal wildlife trade.
The TNFWCCB Wing addresses offences including:
Wildlife poaching
Illegal possession of wildlife and wildlife articles
Wildlife trafficking
Illegal hunting
Smuggling of species protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and TamilNadu Forest act,1882
Organized wildlife crime networks
Wildlife poaching
Illegal possession of wildlife and wildlife articles
Wildlife trafficking
Illegal hunting
Smuggling of species protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and TamilNadu Forest act,1882
Organized wildlife crime networks
Yes. The Wing systematically collects, analyses, and acts upon intelligence related to wildlife crime, enabling targeted enforcement actions against organized networks.
Yes. Authorized forest officers of the TNFWCCB Wing are empowered to carry out search, seizure, and arrest operations in accordance with the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and TamilNadu Forest act,1882
The Wing addresses organized wildlife crime through:
Identification and monitoring of illegal supply chains
Detection of key offenders and networks
Strategic infiltration and surveillance of offenders groups
Coordination with relevant enforcement agencies
Identification and monitoring of illegal supply chains
Detection of key offenders and networks
Strategic infiltration and surveillance of offenders groups
Coordination with relevant enforcement agencies
Investigations typically involve:
Collection and documentation of evidence
Field verification
Recording of witness statements
Forensic examination of seized wildlife articles
Preparation of cases for prosecution
Collection and documentation of evidence
Field verification
Recording of witness statements
Forensic examination of seized wildlife articles
Preparation of cases for prosecution
The TNFWCCB Wing monitors illegal wildlife trade through:
Intelligence inputs
Surveillance operations
Monitoring of networks and transport routes
Social media monitoring and identification
Field inspections
Intelligence inputs
Surveillance operations
Monitoring of networks and transport routes
Social media monitoring and identification
Field inspections
Technology plays a vital role by supporting:
Digital surveillance systems
Intelligence databases
GPS-based tracking
Secure communication networks
Cyber forensic network systems
Digital surveillance systems
Intelligence databases
GPS-based tracking
Secure communication networks
Cyber forensic network systems
Seized wildlife and wildlife products are properly documented, securely preserved as evidence, and produced before the competent authority or court in accordance with legal procedures.
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