Although only 28 instances of pangolin poaching were detected, the number has almost doubled from the previous year's 16 cases.
The pangolin is the most-trafficked animal in the world. According to the African Pangolin Working Group, more than 68 tons of pangolin scales have been intercepted leaving Africa so far this year.
Instances of marine and fish-related crimes were up by 4.4% to 1,978 cases. Abelone poaching had increased by 13.3% to 349 instances.
According to the statistics, the 18 instances of lion poaching were equal to last year's number.