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From poacher to the end user - the intricate web of wildlife criminals

Pile of animal tusks for sale at a local shop in the Old town of Fenghuang, Hunan Province, China. [Courtesy]

Geoffrey Gikonyo lives in a small village on the slopes of Mount Kenya. He is 66 but looks much older. He speaks with a slight stammer, especially after taking a beer or two.

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