Thai police seize 20 elephant tusks

Thai police have seized 20 elephant tusks in Chumphon and arrested a police captain for smuggling the illegal cargo into Thailand, anti-animal trafficking sources revealed Sunday.

FREELAND Foundation, a Bangkok-based international organisation dedicated to eradicating wildlife trafficking, welcomed the seizure and arrest.

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