Huge ivory bust raises questions about follow-up investigations in Tanzania

Mongabay
Jun 8, 2026, 2:06 pm125 ptsTrending
A North Korean man is set to face trial in Tanzania this week following his arrest in April while in possession of 500 elephant tusks. Un Hyok Ra was arrested April 19 at a hotel in Dar es Salaam, and is scheduled on June 9 to answer to charges of unlawful possession of the ivory and intent to trade it.…

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