Vietnam discovers more than a tonne of concealed ivory illegally shipped from Africa
- Published on 13/08/2026 - 21:59 GMT+2 Authorities in Vietnam have announced a major seizure of ivory they say was illegally shipped from Africa, Vietnamese media reported on Thursday.
- The haul of 221 pieces of elephant ivory weighing 1,193 kilograms was announced and displayed to the media at Quy Nhơn port in the central province of Gia Lai, said reports by the Vietnam News Agency and other news outlets.
- Vietnam is a major hub for the illicit trade of wildlife, both dead and alive.
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- Published on 13/08/2026 - 21:59 GMT+2 Authorities in Vietnam have announced a major seizure of ivory they say was illegally shipped from Africa, Vietnamese media reported on Thursday.
- The haul of 221 pieces of elephant ivory weighing 1,193 kilograms was announced and displayed to the media at Quy Nhơn port in the central province of Gia Lai, said reports by the Vietnam News Agency and other news outlets.
- Vietnam is a major hub for the illicit trade of wildlife, both dead and alive.
Sources: Euronews