7,200 kilos of seized ivory are displayed at a Hong Kong Customs and Excise compound in Kwai Chung, Kowloon, Hong Kong on Thursday. Hong Kong Customs on Thursday announced the seizure of over 7 tons of ivory tusks found hidden in a container from Malaysia, marking a record since ivory trading was restricted in 1989. Hong Kong is one of the world's top global transit hubs for endangered species and their products and has lagged behind other countries in adopting tougher rules. It's also got the largest retail market for ivory, crafting it into jewellery and sculptures to sell to mostly to mainland buyers. China, Singapore and the United States have all banned ivory trade, but Hong Kong's not likely to see that until 2021.

Source: Bangkok Post July 07, 2017 09:00 UTC