8.8 Tonnes of Elephant Ivory Worth Rs 89 Crores Seized In Singapore

Guwahati, July 23, 2019:

The authorities of Singapore on Tuesday said it had seized 8.8 tonnes of elephant ivory.

As per reports, the ivory is estimated to be worth $12.9 million that came from nearly 300 African elephants. It has been suspected that the smuggled ivory was heading to Vietnam through Singapore from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

This is the third major seizure of pangolin scales in Singapore this year.

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Pangolin (scaly anteater), is one of the most trafficked mammals in the world. Its meat is considered a delicacy in Vietnam and China, and the scales are used in traditional Chinese medicine.

As per the Singapore Customs, Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and the National Parks Board mentioned that the seized pangolin scales and elephant ivory will be destroyed to prevent them from re-entering the market.

There has been a flurry of seizures, including rhino horns, in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Vietnam in recent months.

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