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

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

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

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

Technology plays a vital role by supporting:

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.