Zambian, Zimbabwean Ivory Smugglers Arrested

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this investigation, another illegal consignment of ivory was seized yesterday from "a number of Chinese nationals", Gildenhuys said.

However, he could not divulge any more details because of the sensitive nature of the investigations.

Police would issue an official statement soon, he added.

Some of the cases since March have been wrapped up, while others are still running.

In one case, the suspects absconded and warrants for their arrest were issued.

Ivory is often smuggled into South Africa to be sold under the counter, or for that matter, under the market stall table.

A recent investigation by CapeNature, in collaboration …