Shenyang customs battles ivory smuggling

Shenyang customs has zero tolerance of the illicit trade in endangered wildlife and products, according to local officials.

A total of 11 cases related to ivory product smuggling has successfully led to the seizure of contraband since the beginning of 2018.

The smuggled goods include ivory carvings, jewelry, painting works and other ivory products.

Since 2015, the Chinese government has rolled out measures to suspend the import of hunting trophies and ivory products.

China banned all domestic ivory trade at the beginning of last year, as part of its commitment to protecting wild animals.

Smuggled ivory necklaces and carvings, are displayed at Shenyang customs on March 15. [Photo/Xinhua] 

The range of recovered smuggled items is wide, including these ivory necklaces. [Photo/Xinhua] 

Intricately worked ivory carvings are among the haul of seized items. [Photo/Xinhua]

An ivory product seized by Shenyang customs is shown on March 15. [Photo/Xinhua]