AVA received a tip-off about an alleged sale of illegal ivory bird cage accessories. AVA’s investigations found that Do Trong Hoang could be flying into Singapore with illegal ivory products and notified Immigration & Checkpoints Authority.
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On 14 July 2017, Do was stopped at Changi Airport upon arrival and his luggage was inspected. Two illegal ivory bird cage accessories were detected in his luggage and four illegal ivory bracelets were found on him and his family who was travelling with him. Do was arrested and the smuggled ivory products were seized.
Today, Do was fined $10,000 for smuggling ivory products.
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Source: Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA)