In , Australian Border Force (ABF) officers seized 152 ivory items that were being offered for sale at an antiques fair in Perth, Western Australia .
The seizure was part of an investigation into the illegal importation and trade of items derived from endangered species. Key details of the incident include: In , Australian Border Force (ABF) officers seized
The investigation aimed to disrupt the domestic market for ivory, which is often fed by illegal international shipments disguised as "antique" or "pre-convention" items without proper documentation. : The seized haul included various carvings, figurines,
: The seized haul included various carvings, figurines, and jewelry suspected to be made from elephant ivory. : The items were identified during a compliance
: Under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), it is illegal to import or export ivory without a specific permit. Australia has strictly enforced these laws to align with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
: The items were identified during a compliance operation targeting the Perth Antiques and Collectables Fair .