Nine arrested in African ivory smuggling sting

Nine people were arrested following a series of sting operations across seven provinces, during which 250 kilogrammes of African ivory smuggled into Thailand via Viet Nam were confiscated. The operation resulted in the arrest of nine Thai suspects and the seizure of ivory products and processing tools, such as saws and drills.

The total value of the confiscated goods is estimated at 9.9 million baht. Investigations reveal that the ivory was shipped by sea from Africa to Viet Nam, before being smuggled across the Mekong River into Thailand. The seized ivory will be stored until all legal cases are finalized and will subsequently be destroyed.