Over a Ton of Ivory Seized in Vietnam Port
Authorities in Vietnam discovered over a ton of ivory, weighing 1,193 kilograms (2,630 pounds) and consisting of 221 pieces, concealed within a shipment of sawn timber that arrived from the Republic of the Congo. The illicit cargo, which also included…
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 13, 2026 —
Vietnamese authorities have intercepted a substantial shipment of illegal wildlife products, seizing over a ton of ivory concealed within a consignment of sawn timber. The discovery was made at Quy Nhơn port.
The seized ivory weighs approximately 1,193 kilograms, or 2,630 pounds, and comprises 221 individual pieces. This illicit cargo arrived from the Republic of the Congo, hidden within a shipment of timber.
In addition to the ivory, the authorities also found bones belonging to big cats within the same shipment. Vietnam has been identified as a significant transit and trade hub for illegal wildlife products.
The exact details regarding the individuals or entities involved in the shipment, as well as any subsequent actions taken by authorities, were not immediately available.
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