In a statement on Monday, the agency noted this will end illegal trade of ivory and its products. "The ban will obliterate any chances for opportunists who were using the market for antique ivory as a cover for the illegal trade," KWS said. Read: Britain to end trade in ivory as Kenya keeps up pressureHis sentiments were echoed by UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson who said they will remove opportunities for criminals to trade illegally-poached ivory. "My aim is to make 2018 the year of British leadership in defeating the ivory trade." Also read: China's ban on ivory trade comes into forceClick here for the latest political news

Source: The Star January 08, 2018 10:52 UTC