Video hints Japan abetting illegal ivory trade: conservationists
Tokyo (AFP) June 9, 2016 -
Conservation activists on Thursday showed undercover video they say suggests that a "huge loophole" in Japanese law enforcement is hindering efforts to rein in illegal ivory trading.
Experts say most illegal ivory heads for China, where it is seen as a status symbol. By some estimates the country accounts for as much as 70 percent of global demand.
The Convention on International Trade i ...
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