Record ivory seizure at Zurich airport

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By Euronews

Published on 04/08/2015 - 19:25

Customs officials at Zurich airport in Switzerland say they have made their largest ever seizure of ivory. A 262 kilogram haul of ivory, with a

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Customs officials at Zurich airport in Switzerland say they have made their largest ever seizure of ivory.

A 262 kilogram haul of ivory, with a value of 375-thousand euros, was found crammed into suitcases.

Three people have been detained.

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