(Posted 15th May 2026)
Courtesy of African Elephant News
| The Star (Malaysia), May 13, 2026 |
| Thai police have announced the largest seizure of smuggled ivory in a decade, with nine people arrested and accused of trying to sell 250kg of African elephant tusks via Facebook. Thailand is a major transit hub for wildlife smugglers who often sell highly-prized endangered animals and animal parts on the lucrative black market in Asia. The arrests and seizures of ivory, valued at around US$300,000 (RM1.18mil) and smuggled by ship from Africa, occurred across seven provinces in Thailand, anti-wildlife trafficking authorities said. |
| Disclaimer: The price of ivory quoted in these articles is incorrect. The current price for ivory in Africa is estimated to be between $50-$100 per kilo. Overstating the price of ivory incentivises poachers. |
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