Sri Lanka has strict laws trying to curb wildlife trafficking but smuggling attempts are increasing. In June, several senior officials were charged with capturing baby elephants and accused of trying to sell them. Three years ago, Sri Lanka destroyed 45kg (100 pounds) of rare bird nests from traffickers, a main ingredient in a soup in China and other Asian countries. Another animal targeted by smugglers is the pangolin, killed for its scales which are smuggled to China.
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