Pangolin Scales

Integration of the illegal contraband into the legal market takes place through the production of TCM in China.

The scales are further smuggled into China in smaller batches (possibly by land).

Upon reaching destination, the contraband is distributed to safe locations.

Depending on the Bill of Lading details, the carrier will deliver the container at the port of discharge – where

At transit ports where the carrier operates, the Bill of Lading might be legitimately switched – replaced by a new

The container is transported to the port and loaded onto the vessel by the carrier. Vulnerability 3 The vessel owner

A Bill of Lading is issued to ship the container loaded with the consignment to Asia: Cargo, container, consignor, consignee

A container is loaded with both legal and illegal products outside of the port, unique-coded seals are placed on the

Criminal networks use a legal supply of commodities – usually agricultural produce, timber or plastic waste – to conceal the

The contraband is consolidated and packed usually in plastic sacks.

Transportation is arranged to consolidation locations.