Over 125 kg of rhino horn seized in Vietnam Posted on 29 July 2019 Tags:rhino horn More than 125 kg of rhino horn were seized at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport in Vietnam. The horns were concealed in thick plaster, reports The Guardian. This comes just a week after Singaporean officials intercepted millions of Dollars-worth of pangolin scales and African elephant ivory. Read: Tons of elephant ivory, pangolin scales seized in Singapore The horns were smuggled in from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The haul equates to £6 million (R105,438,371). It is one of the biggest wildlife trafficking cases seen in southeast Asia. Asian government agencies are working closely together to combat the illegal wildlife trade. Earlier this month, the United Nations released a report on illegal wildlife trade that outlines how prolific it is in southeast Asia. Laos was singled out as a major global player in the trafficking of highly endangered species into Asian markets. Laos was also identified as the world’s fastest growing ivory market. Image: Unsplash Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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