*Translated from the Portuguese by an automated online translation service, so please excuse the roughness. See link for original. * PF searches SP in operation against elephant ivory trade (Brazil) Istoe Dinheiro May 3, 2021 The Federal Police (PF) in São Paulo launched Operation Airâvata to investigate illegal elephant ivory trade this Monday morning. According to the corporation, a possible supplier of the parts has been identified. Agents carry out two search and seizure warrants, with the support of the Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) and the Environmental Police of the State of São Paulo. According to the corporation, the offensive is an offshoot of the investigations of Operation International Thunder, organized in 2020 in conjunction with Interpol and the World Customs Organization. On the occasion, 300 pieces made of ivory were seized, only in the capital of São Paulo. The name of the operation refers to Airâvata, considered the "king" of elephants in Hindu mythology, and riding the god Indra, informed the Federal Police. https://www.istoedinheiro.com.br/pf-faz-buscas-em-sp-em-operacao-contra-o-comercio-de-marfim-de-elefante/