Wildlife Crime Control Bureau:

• It is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the Government of India to combat organized wildlife crime in the country.
• It was constituted by amending  the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
• It works under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
• Its headquarters are located in New Delhi.
• Under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, it is mandated to:
  • Collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime activities and to disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies for immediate action so as to apprehend the criminals.
  • Establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank.
  • Assist foreign authorities and international organizations concerned to facilitate coordination and universal action for wildlife crime control.
  • Capacity building of the wildlife crime enforcement agencies for scientific and professional investigation into wildlife crimes and assist State Governments to ensure success in prosecutions related to wildlife crimes;
  • Advise the Government of India on issues relating to wildlife crimes having national and international ramifications, relevant policy and laws.
  • Assist and advise the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna as per the provisions of Wild Life Protection Act, CITES and EXIM Policy governing such an item.