One of the most insidious forms of corruption and criminality in the world today is the illegal wildlife trade, according to Prince William, the second in line to the British throne.

Prince William was at the World Bank in Washington DC to speak with corruption hunters from more than 120 countries at the third annual conference on international corruption and wildlife trafficking.

On Tuesday the global community is marking the International Anti-Corruption Day.

This report by Daniel Dickinson opens with the words of the Prince.

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