The international police organization Interpol announced...
The organization reported that as a result of the operation under the code name "Ares," 286 individuals involved in illegal amber extraction and trade were detained in 52 countries. During the operation, raw amber, jewelry items, and transportation means used for transporting these materials were seized.
The main focus of the operation was to stop illegal amber extraction and trade. Amber, as a natural organic material, often becomes an object of illegal extraction from natural resources. This leads to serious consequences for the surrounding environment and ecosystem.
One of the challenges in the fight against illegal amber extraction and trade is the popularity of the market for this commodity, especially in countries where there are no effective control mechanisms. This makes it difficult to ensure the legality of amber sourcing and collection.
The seized materials and detained individuals have been handed over to the competent authorities for further investigation and taking necessary measures in accordance with the law.
