Hong Kong authorities seize 'record' ivory haul

World's 'largest ever' seizure of 7.2 tonnes of ivory has street value of 7m, officials say

Authorities in Hong Kong have announced what they say is the world's largest ever seizure of about 7.2 tonnes of ivory tusks with an estimated street value close to HK$72m (7m).

If the size of the haul is verified, it will replace the current record held by Singapore for a seizure of 7.138 tonnes of ivory tusks in 2002.