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Hong Kong seizes record eight tonnes of pangolin scales

Hong Kong customs seized 8,300 kilos of pangolin scales, the latest huge haul to underscore the city's central role in the lucrative and booming illegal wildlife trade. [AFP]

Hong Kong customs officers unveiled a record seizure of pangolin scales on Friday, the latest huge haul to underscore the city's central role in the lucrative and booming illegal wildlife trade.

Officials said they conducted a joint investigation with mainland customs officers on 16 January, seizing 8,300 kilos of pangolin scales and 2,100 kilos of ivory tusks hidden inside a container at a customs facility.

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