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Vietnam Police Prosecute After Seizing 1.2 Tons Ivory Bones

8/14/2026

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Vietnam authorities seized 1.2 tons of ivory and 79.3 kg of bones from containers that arrived on July 9, 2026, imported by Thanh Cong Trading Services and Translation Joint Stock Company, and inspected on August 6-8, 2026.
Inspectors opened 12 boxes, recovered 221 ivory pieces (1,193 kg) and bones, which scientists identified as Elephantidae and CITES-listed Felidae.
Gia Lai Police announced on August 12, 2026 they detained persons linked to the shipment and began prosecution.

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Vietnam authorities seized 1.2 tons of ivory and 79.3 kg of bones from containers that arrived on July 9, 2026, imported by Thanh Cong Trading Services and Translation Joint Stock Company, and inspected on August 6-8, 2026.
Inspectors opened 12 boxes, recovered 221 ivory pieces (1,193 kg) and bones, which scientists identified as Elephantidae and CITES-listed Felidae.
Gia Lai Police announced on August 12, 2026 they detained persons linked to the shipment and began prosecution.