2022--customs-seize-152-ivory-items-from-antiques-fair---magazine--healty-and-sport-news May 2026

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 seized haul included various carvings, figurines, and jewelry suspected to be made from elephant ivory. 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 seizure was part of an investigation into

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

: While "Healty And Sport News" appears to be a niche or syndicated news aggregator that may have shared the story, the primary reporting came from official Australian Border Force statements and major Australian news outlets at the time.