The carved elephant ivory tusks, said to be at least 400 years old, had been housed in a pavilion in Letongkhu village. (Photo by Assawin Pinitwong)TAK: Authorities are trying to track down a pair of centuries-old carved elephant ivory tusks stolen from a Karen village in Umphang district. After being alerted by the local leader, district authorities sought cooperation from the military, police and other agencies to help find the stolen items. Cooperation from local authorities in Myanmar and ethnic groups along the Thai-Myanmar border opposite Umphang district has also been sought. All entrances to the village have been closed as the search for the stolen tusks continues, said Mr Pratheep.

Source: Bangkok Post June 10, 2017 10:41 UTC