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Thailand seizes ivory shipment from Zambia, to launch DNA investigation

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Thailand seized approximately 400 pieces of African elephant ivory from a timber shipment arriving at Laem Chabang Port in Chonburi province, Thailand, on October 7, 2026. The DNP announced the seizure and initiated DNA testing to determine the origin of the elephants, aiming to coordinate with Interpol to identify perpetrators and destination countries. Mary Rice of the Environmental Investigation Agency noted that this early-stage analysis is part of a broader effort to combat illegal trafficking, as other large seizures in Zambia have not yet undergone DNA analysis.

Key points

• Thailand seized approximately 400 pieces of African elephant ivory from a timber shipment arriving at Laem Chabang Port in Chonburi province, Thailand, on October 7, 2026.
• The DNP announced the seizure and initiated DNA testing to determine the origin of the elephants, aiming to coordinate with Interpol to identify perpetrators and destination countries.

Context and limitations

DNA testing results are pending; specific origin country for the seized ivory remains unconfirmed; Interpol coordination status is not yet finalized.

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