Informer Network System (7-min Video)

Anti-poaching is not just about military-style field operations or armed patrols in the bush to intercept poachers. While boots on the ground are essential, they are only one part of the equation. Intelligence gathering plays an equally critical role, and a well-established informer network system can make the difference between reacting to a crime and preventing it altogether.

An informer network relies on trusted local contacts to provide actionable information on poaching activities, from planned hunts to trafficking routes. By cultivating relationships within communities, sometimes even within poaching syndicates themselves, conservation teams can stay ahead of organised wildlife crime.

In this 7-minute video, the Informer Network System is explored in detail, showing how it works, why confidentiality and trust are vital, and how information is verified before action is taken. The piece highlights how intelligence sharing between anti-poaching units, law enforcement, and even neighbouring reserves strengthens the fight against poaching syndicates across borders.