Who is smuggling Karamoja’s miracle tree to Europe?

Often referred to as the “perfume tree”, Sandalwood trees have been likened to ‘liquid gold’ due to its aromatic resin, which is highly prized in the production of luxury perfumes such as Sandalwood perfume. 

Residents admire Sandalwood, Karamoja’s ‘green gold’, in Moroto district. (Credit: Olandason Wanyama)