Thai Customs Seize 3.1 Tons of Ivory Hidden in Timber Cargo at Laem Chabang Port
Thai customs officials seized over 3.1 tons of ivory, estimated at 155 million baht, concealed within processed timber at Laem Chabang Port. The ivory was found hidden inside hollowed-out mahogany boards shipped from Zambia, suggesting a sophisticated international smuggling operation.
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