Nearly 1.6 tons of “black” ivory were smuggled from Africa to Hai Phong

Hai Phong Customs Department has just coordinated professional units of Hai Phong Police, General Department of Customs, and Coast Guard to inspect shipments packed in imported containers to Lach Huyen International Port (Hai Phong). Room).

Through inspection, the authorities discovered that in the container there were many pineapple sacks containing 547 pieces of ivory, with a total weight of 1,580kg. 

In order to deceive the authorities, the above ivory was painted black. This is a new sophisticated trick discovered for the first time in the Hai Phong port area and the whole country.

In the process of investigation and verification, the Customs force discovered signs that the company was in the name of receiving the goods. on the bill of lading (with an address in Lang Son) is a “ghost” company.

The case is being further investigated and clarified by the authorities.