Customs intercept N3.1 billion worth of pangolin scales, elephant tusks in Lagos

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It is the fourth major seizure of pangolin scales, ivory and other assorted wildlife parts in Nigeria within the last 13 months.

says it has intercepted another haul of pangolin scales and elephant tusks in Lagos worth N3.1billion worth.

The Comptroller General of Customs, Hameed Ali, made this known at a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos. “Immediately, the vehicle with its content, including four occupants were taken to the station and detained. “The total quantity of Elephant tusks intercepted is 145kg while the total quantity of Pangolin scales is 839.4kg with a total value of N3,155,667,500,’’ he said.

 

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Must be from China, we don't have pangolins here in 9ja.

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