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CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna)

A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.

All glossary terms

Definition

An international agreement aimed at ensuring that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.

This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.

college.police.uk/app/investigation/wildlife-crime

Related terms

National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU)

An agency that provides advice and resources related to wildlife crime.

Wildlife Crime Officer (WCO)

A trained officer responsible for carrying out wildlife crime investigations.

Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.