Prince William pleads guilty to 'insidious' wildlife crimes after poacher of endangered animals sentenced to more than five years in prison I made a statement.
Moazu Kromah Thursday was sentenced to 63 months in prison by Judge Gregory H. Woods of the United States District Court for conspiring to sell millions of pounds of rhino horn and ivory. I was.
He was involved in poaching more than 35 of his rhinos and more than 100 of his elephants.
United Four Founder of his Wildlife and Royal of Tusk His Patron Duke of Cambridge, 40, called it an "important victory and milestone" .
UfW's partners were involved in a joint effort that proved vital to Kromah's arrest and final sentencing.
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AFP/Getty Images)In particular, members assisted through the International Finance and Transportation Task Force, which detects and reports material evidence.
William said the ruling "reviews what is possible when a coordinated international response to the illegal wildlife trade is brought about, and why it is essential."
"It's further proof that we have the tools to fight this cunning crime, and a testament to the power of international cooperation," he said.
"I would like to congratulate all concerned.
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Getty Images)" Their perseverance has resulted in hundreds of endangered animals and the communities that live with them.
He founded UfW in 2013 to bring together the world's leading wildlife and conservation charitable organizations to address the demand for illegal wildlife products. relationships to address the problem on multiple fronts, including reducing human trafficking.
The organization has also worked with law enforcement to close human trafficking routes.
Kromah, 49, from Kampala, known as "Kampala Man", was extradited to the United States to face prosecution in 2019.
At the sentencing, Judge Woods said a significant judgment was needed to send a "loud and clear message."
According to court documents, the defendant and his two co-conspirators were members of an international criminal organization, weighing approximately 190 kilograms of rhino horn and his 10 tons of ivory (worth approximately 6.2 pounds). was involved in the trafficking of One million.
