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Malaysian customs seizes six tonnes of raw ivory, biggest bust so far in its history
Malaysian customs seizes six tonnes of raw ivory, biggest bust so far in its history
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022
Six tonnes of raw ivory has been seized, the largest such seizure so far in the history of the Customs Department. The raw ivory was part of a seized shipment also containing endangered animal horns and bones estimated to be worth at least RM80mil ( 658 million baht ) .Thais urged to pledge against buying and owning ivory and tiger amulets under new ‘Mercy is Power’ campaign
Thais urged to pledge against buying and owning ivory and tiger amulets under new ‘Mercy is Power’ campaign
SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2021
Bangkok, 23 July 2021 – Demand for elephant ivory and tiger products is a significant driver of the illegal wildlife trade, but a new campaign is encouraging Thais to join celebrities and social influencers like Cherry-Khemupsorn and Wannasingh Prasertkul in a bid to prevent further detriment to these species.Ministry orders halt to sale of ivory souvenirs
Ministry orders halt to sale of ivory souvenirs
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
The Ministry of Environment has issued a total of 59 notices to souvenir vendors in the capital and Siem Reap and Preah Sihanouk provinces instructing them to halt the selling of sculptures made of elephant ivory or rhinoceros horns and all forms of trade involving wild animals.Elephants face extinction despite ban on ivory
Elephants face extinction despite ban on ivory
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2019
The illegal slaughter of African elephants to feed Asia’s demand for ivory has decreased by more than half in eight years, but the majestic mammals are still threatened with extinction, researchers warned on Tuesday.Malaysia destroys almost four tonnes of ivory
Malaysia destroys almost four tonnes of ivory
WEDNESDAY, MAY 01, 2019
Port Dickson, Malaysia - Malaysian authorities incinerated almost four tonnes of elephant tusks and ivory products worth about $3.2 million on Tuesday, as they crack down on rampant wildlife-smuggling across the country's borders.
Ivory destroyed on World Wildlife Day in Yangon
Ivory destroyed on World Wildlife Day in Yangon
SUNDAY, MARCH 03, 2019
Confiscated ivory and other animal parts are displayed before being destroyed during a ceremony to mark World Wildlife Day at Yangon Zoological Gardens in Yangon, Myanmar on Sunday. Dutch to ban raw ivory sales from 2019
Dutch to ban raw ivory sales from 2019
MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2018
The Netherlands said Monday it will ban all raw ivory sales from next year, as it unveiled the results of a major operation to combat trafficking in endangered animals and plants.Vietnamese woman arrested in Nakhon Phanom with 22kg of ivory pieces
Vietnamese woman arrested in Nakhon Phanom with 22kg of ivory pieces
MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2018
A Vietnamese woman was arrested in Nakhon Phanom Sunday evening for allegedly smuggling 22 kilogrammes of cut ivory pieces and ivory ornaments from Laos.Cambodia seizes record 3-tonne haul of African ivory
Cambodia seizes record 3-tonne haul of African ivory
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2018
Cambodia seized more than 3.2 tonnes of elephant tusks hidden in a storage container sent from Mozambique, a customs official said Sunday, marking the country's largest ivory bust.SPECIAL REPORT: Changing the behaviour of society can help end wildlife trafficking
SPECIAL REPORT: Changing the behaviour of society can help end wildlife trafficking
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 07, 2018
The newly-wed couple is about to cut their wedding cake and share it with their guests, when it suddenly transforms into a live shark. The couple then slices off its fins, which spill into the guests’ soup bowls. 