Madhya Pradesh Special Tiger Strike Force (STSF) hailed by Interpol for the arrest of Asia’s major tiger trafficker

Interpol has commended the Madhya Pradesh Special Tiger Strike Force for their successful arrest and prosecution of international tiger trafficker Tashi Sherpa, a key figure in a transnational poaching syndicate. Sherpa’s arrest in 2024 and subsequent prosecution in May 2025 mark a significant victory in the global fight against wildlife crime.