Thursday, 04:30, 16/05/2019
Over eight tonnes of pangolin scales seized in Haiphong
VOV.VN -8.3 tonnes of pangolin scales have been discovered inside a container at the VIP green port in the northern city of Haiphong, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
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| The shipment was transporting goods from Africa aboard the Mia Schulte container ship. |
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| Authorities have been able to identify the receiver as Hoa Binh International Express Company Limited. |
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| Upon noticing the suspicious container, customs officers started to examine its contents. |
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| In total, officials discovered 311 bags containing pangolin scales hidden underneath 120 bags of Senna siamea seeds. |
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| Each bag of pangolin scales weighs between 25 to 30 kg. |
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| This bust marks the biggest pangolin scale smuggling case ever recorded in Vietnam. |
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| A further investigation is underway into the operation behind the smuggling of these illegal goods. |
