Zimbabwe wildlife authority intercepts 200 kg of ivory destined for Malaysia
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Zimbabwean wildlife officials have intercepted 200 kg of ivory worth more than 500,000 U.S. dollars which was destined for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
imbabwe’s Parks and Wildlife Management Authority intercepted an illegal shipment of 200kg (440 lb) of ivory destined for Malaysia at Robert Mugabe International Airport. [File Photo]The state controlled Herald newspaper reported Wednesday that the ivory was intercepted at Robert Gabriel International Airport on Monday following a joint operation by wildlife officials and security agencies.
However, the owners were still not known and investigations to identify them were on-going.
Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority spokesperson Tinashe Farawo confirmed the interception and said the case had since been reported to the police.
