Mr. Melo said that there was little he could do to prevent the illegal traffic.
Consequently, it is also important for the world community to put an end to the illegal international traffic of minors.
Arizona, which has recently seen the highest level of illegal traffic, reached a 17-year low in apprehensions.
The end of the illegal traffic was confirmed by shipping agents in Amman.
Such measures should be most effective against illegal traffic of cultural property.
But the idea that babies are part of the illegal traffic has really shocked a lot of people.
And, he said, the authorities are only managing to stop a small percentage of the illegal traffic.
Archaeologists generally take the position that collectors encourage illegal traffic by creating a market for antiquities.
Clearly, the information involved is something to be protected, because its illegal to traffic in it.
This means that customs have one single opportunity to control goods and seize any illegal traffic.