A famous custom pool cue maker has been charged in California with helping to smuggle protected elephant ivory by using it on his cues. Prosecutors say Gutierrez sold two people 41 sections of cues containing ivory from African elephants. Authorities say Gutierrez sold the cues for $75,000 to $85,000. The cues were found in the luggage of two people waiting to board a plane for Taiwan. Gutierrez makes ornate cues with materials that include gold, jewels and exotic woods.

Source: Fox News July 29, 2016 05:26 UTC