Rhino horn
Vietnam seizes 125 kilos of rhino horn hidden in plaster
Authorities said it was not immediately clear which African country the shipment originated from.
'NewsDay' reported that detectives were tipped off that he a Zimbabwean accomplice wanted to sell the horn in Harare's Msasa area.
Considerable efforts have been devoted to reducing the demand for rhino horn in Vietnam. In 2015, the Government of Vietnam increased sanctions on the illegal trade and use of rhino horns.
It is one of the biggest hauls of rhino horns in the country, according to an elite police unit that investigates specialised types of crime known as the Hawks.
Four men were arrested after trying to escape the Kruger National Park in possession of a freshly cut set of rhino horns, a hunting rifle and ammunition.
At least 36 pieces of rhino horn, worth about R23 million, were found this week during a K9 search at several cargo warehouses.
The State Council, China's cabinet, unexpectedly announced on Monday that it would allow the sale of rhino and tiger products under 'special circumstances'.
Six other members of the syndicate were arrested on Tuesday, the majority of whom have also worked in law enforcement.
The Department of Environmental Affairs says four sharks, a live pangolin, 700 kilograms of abalone, ivory and rhino horn have been seized by authorities.
The Private Rhino Owners Association says any regulation into the sale of horns is welcome.
It’s understood the horns touched down from Lusaka on Tuesday and were destined for Hong Kong.
This means the sale of rhino horns is now legal in SA and people who are interested in trading in rhino horn can now apply for permits.
Thai customs have confiscated 21 rhino horns with an estimated value of nearly $5 million (4.12 million pounds) in the biggest such seizure in Thailand for years.
Three foreign nationals were arrested after they were found one rhino horn, a lion's tooth and ivory balls.
Ye Zhiwei was remanded in custody after appearing in court on Friday.
Member states on CITES voted overwhelmingly at a conference to reject the proposals to sell tusks & horns.
Zimparks director general Edson Chidziya has been sent on forced leave for 60 days.
Conservationists have expressed concerns that domestic buyers could also illicitly supply markets.
Environmental Affairs will study a court ruling dismissing its bid to uphold a 7-year ban on the trade.