Vietnam seizes 7 tonnes of elephant ivory smuggled from Africa
Daily Nigerian
March 21, 2023
Vietnamese authorities have seized roughly seven tonnes of ivory in one of
the biggest hauls on record as the country stepped up fight against
wildlife trafficking.
Vietnam News Agency reported on Monday that this was the largest wildlife
trafficking case ever cracked by customs authorities in the northern port
city of Hai Phong.
Official said three containers came under suspicion as they were declared
to be loaded with peanuts originating from the Republic of Angola, passing
through Singapore, and destined for Vietnam.
On inspection, authorities found the illegal cargo of contraband elephant
ivory hidden in a 20-foot container.
Hai Phong customs authorities said it had seized more than 600 kilograms of
ivory smuggled from Africa in February.
https://dailynigerian.com/vietnam-seizes-tonnes/
Vietnam seizes 7 tonnes of elephant ivory smuggled from Africa
Daily Nigerian
March 21, 2023
Vietnamese authorities have seized roughly seven tonnes of ivory in one of
the biggest hauls on record as the country stepped up fight against
wildlife trafficking.
Vietnam News Agency reported on Monday that this was the largest wildlife
trafficking case ever cracked by customs authorities in the northern port
city of Hai Phong.
Official said three containers came under suspicion as they were declared
to be loaded with peanuts originating from the Republic of Angola, passing
through Singapore, and destined for Vietnam.
On inspection, authorities found the illegal cargo of contraband elephant
ivory hidden in a 20-foot container.
Hai Phong customs authorities said it had seized more than 600 kilograms of
ivory smuggled from Africa in February.
https://dailynigerian.com/vietnam-seizes-tonnes/