Prince William applauds 5-year sentence for ivory, rhino horn trafficker

Prince William praised a 63-month sentence for a man who trafficked in rhino horns

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and ivory from elephants as a "significant victory" this week.

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Through illegal wildlife trade and poaching, Moazu Kromah made millions of dollars.

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In a New York courtroom on Thursday. Kromah was sentenced to more than 5 years in prison

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According to the Southern District of New York, between 2012 & 2019, Kromah assisted in the poaching of more than 100 elephants & 35 rhinos.

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In 2019, Moazu Kromah was extradited from Uganda to the US.

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after agents intercepted packages in New York containing rhino horns

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The non-profit founded by the Prince was involved in bringing Kromah to justice

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