 Police in Brazil raid a farmhouse they believe to be linked to a gang responsible for trafficking protected species of wild birds. This investigation was linked to Operation Thunder, an annual global crackdown supported by Interpol to tackle wildlife and forestry crime. The series of these operations has resulted in more than 7,000 seizures of protected species and the arrests of more than 3,500 offenders. Wildlife crimes often span many national borders, hence an international approach is needed. At Interpol, our environmental security program works with member countries to prevent, detect and disrupt wildlife crime and to dismantle the organized criminal groups behind it. We provide investigation support assisting countries with the forensic tools and techniques they need to help solve a crime. When names of suspects are run through our databases, we often find the same names linked to other serious crimes and to economic crimes such as forged documents, tax evasion, fraud and money laundering. Wildlife trafficking networks across land, sea and air are used to smuggle drugs and weapons, even people. The illegal trade of wildlife is estimated to be worth up to 20 billion US dollars annually. It's pushing many species to the brink of extinction while threatening human health. Crime is a crime that impacts on all of us, that's why Interpol is so invested in fighting it. Interpol, linking forces of nature.