In November 2024, Chinese nationals were convicted in Kampala for trafficking pangolins and fined UGX 55 million and UGX 26 million respectively.
In November 2024, a joint operation in Kampala led to the arrest of Chinese nationals found trafficking pangolins. The case moved swiftly from arrest to prosecution, with immigration authorities supporting identification and case management of the foreign suspects.
The convictions — with fines of UGX 55 million and UGX 26 million — demonstrated that Uganda's wildlife law applies with full force to foreign nationals who participate in the illegal trade, and that demand-side actors inside the country are within reach of enforcement.
The case also showcased the Task Force's widening net: wildlife rangers, police investigators, immigration control and prosecutors acting as one chain from intelligence to sentence.