The government has established a new inter-institutional committee to combat the illegal trafficking of cultural, geological, and paleontological assets. This initiative aims to prevent the illicit removal of national heritage from the country. The committee will focus on strengthening existing recovery processes for items already illegally exported. This move signals a heightened commitment to safeguarding the nation’s cultural and scientific wealth. The new body will coordinate efforts between various government agencies to enhance preventative measures. Officials hope this collaborative approach will disrupt trafficking networks and ensure the preservation of valuable artifacts and specimens. The committee’s formation reflects growing concerns over the looting and illegal sale of national treasures.