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A container with 109 sacks of shark fins, en route from Panama to Malaysia, was seized at the Port of Manzanillo after the cargo was irregularly declared as "fish maw" to the relevant authorities.
The operation was detected within the framework of inspection and investigation actions carried out by the Multidisciplinary Environmental Specialized Team (EME-Ambiental) with the participation of the Directorate of Police Investigation (DIP), in collaboration with the Aquatic Resources Authority of Panama (Arap) and the Ministry of Environment.
Panama maintains a zero quota for any shark species listed in CITES, therefore the extraction, movement, and trade of products derived from this species are subject to national provisions and applicable international regulations.
The case remains under investigation. The Ministry of Environment, within the scope of its powers, participates in the inspection, identification, and evaluation of the seized product, in addition to advancing the corresponding administrative actions.
Once the corresponding proceedings are completed, the governmental body will proceed with the administrative sanctioning procedure, in accordance with current regulations and the results of the investigation.
Similarly, the case will be brought to the attention of the Superior Prosecutor's Office Specialized in Environmental Crimes of the Public Ministry, so that the corresponding criminal investigations can be carried out and the possible responsibilities derived from this event can be determined.
