UK seized 38kg of illegal bushmeat, including protected species, in London; man arrested.

On December 5, 2025, UK authorities seized 38kg of illegal frozen bushmeat—including pangolins, cane rats, and porcupines—in Deptford, London, during a joint operation by the Food Standards Agency and Metropolitan Police. A 57-year-old man was arrested and released under investigation. The bushmeat, from protected species and banned from import, poses serious health risks due to lack of safety checks and threatens conservation efforts. Officials warn the public not to buy or consume such meat and to report suspicious activity.