Sumatran Elephant Ivory Trade Network Uncovered in Riau Bust
A vast cross-provincial network involved in the illegal trade of Sumatran elephant ivory has been uncovered following the discovery of a dead 40-year-old male elephant in Riau. The ivory from the tusks, weighing approximately 7.6 kilograms, was sold through multiple intermediaries, with its price escalating at each transaction.
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