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Assam customs seize 28 kg ivory in Biswanath Chariali, arrest suspected trader

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May 31, 2024
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Assam customs seize 28 kg ivory in Biswanath Chariali, arrest suspected trader

The four cut pieces of seized ivory, weighing 27.992 kg. (Photo:X)

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GUWAHATI: The Customs Department in Assam has seized nearly 28 kg of ivory and apprehended an individual suspected of involvement in the illicit activity.

Acting on intelligence, officers from Customs (Preventive) HQ in Shillong swiftly moved to Biswanath Chariali in Assam, where they intercepted a suspect carrying four cut pieces of ivory from Indian (Asian) Elephants.

The total weight of the confiscated ivory was 27.992 kg.

Consequently, the ivory was seized under Section 50 of the Wildlife Protection Act (WLPA), and the case has been handed over to wildlife authorities for further investigation.

In a statement, the customs department affirmed its commitment to combat wildlife crime, including cross-border trafficking, and expressed its dedication to collaborating closely with various law enforcement agencies.

Elephant tusks, classified under Schedule I of the WLPA of 1972, are protected by law, making their possession and trade illegal.

The successful operation, supported by the police in Biswanath district and forest officials in Assam, highlights the enhanced authority granted to customs officers by recent amendments to the WLPA, effective from April 1, 2023.

These amendments have strengthened the ability of customs officers to combat domestic illegal wildlife trade more effectively.

The Commissionerate of Customs (Preventive), North Eastern Region, has made several significant wildlife seizures over the past year, including 68.87 kg of pangolin scales, 11.536 kgs of Ambergris (whale vomit), 360 gm of elephant tusk, and protected exotic species such as hornbills, flame bowerbirds, and a baby orangutan.

These operations were conducted across Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Assam, showcasing extensive efforts to tackle wildlife crime in the region.

This latest seizure underscores the department’s unwavering resolve to preserve wildlife and curb illegal trade activities.

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