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California Seizes Illegal Animal Parts in Trafficking Bust

10/24/2025

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California wildlife officers in Los Angeles County seized a cache of illegal animal parts linked to a trafficking operation.
The haul includes nine rhino horns, elephant ivory pieces, carved tusks, and a sea turtle shell, awaiting testing at California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Wildlife Forensics Lab.
CDFW Deputy Director Nathaniel Arnold cited Assembly Bill 96, banning ivory and rhino horn sales in 2016.
CalTIP tips are encouraged.

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Story summary

California wildlife officers in Los Angeles County seized a cache of illegal animal parts linked to a trafficking operation.
The haul includes nine rhino horns, elephant ivory pieces, carved tusks, and a sea turtle shell, awaiting testing at California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Wildlife Forensics Lab.
CDFW Deputy Director Nathaniel Arnold cited Assembly Bill 96, banning ivory and rhino horn sales in 2016.
CalTIP tips are encouraged.