9.1 tons of ivory disguised in a shipment of sawn timber seized
This is the largest seizure of suspected ivory in the country in many years.
On March 28, information from the Da Nang Customs Department said: The Da Nang Customs Department has just discovered and coordinated with the Environmental Police Department of the Ministry of Public Security, the Department of Environmental Crime Prevention Police, the Department of Investigation Police on Corruption and Smuggling Crimes - Da Nang City Police, the Border Guard of Da Nang Port and the Central Region Anti-Smuggling Control Team - Department of Anti-Smuggling to conduct searches of shipments suspected of containing prohibited goods.
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| Da Nang Customs discovered a shipment of more than 9.1 tons of goods suspected to be ivory. |
As a result, a large quantity of more than 9.1 tons of goods suspected to be ivory hidden and disguised in sawn timber was discovered and seized.
This is the largest seizure of suspected ivory in the country in many years.
Currently, the Da Nang Customs Department is coordinating with relevant forces to continue to complete the inspection and examination of the shipment, complete the file and transfer it to the police investigation agency for further investigation and clarification.
