Lao Authorities Seize Suspected Rhino Horn at Wattay Airport

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At Wattay International Airport in Vientiane, authorities intercepted a shipment of suspected rhino horn hidden in decorative statues. The cargo, weighing over 10 kilograms, originated from Angola and highlights ongoing wildlife trafficking concerns in the region.

Authorities at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane intercepted four pieces of suspected rhino horn, weighing a total of 10.1 kilograms, on the afternoon of 15 May during passenger screening.  X-ray scans revealed suspicious objects concealed inside black decorative souvenir statues. The cargo originated in Angola, Africa, on 12 May and passed through two transit countries […]