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July 24, 2013

Czech police crack rhinoceros horn smuggling ring
Prague (AFP) July 23, 2013
Czech authorities said Tuesday they had cracked an international gang smuggling horns of rare white rhinoceroses from South Africa to Asia, where they are prized in traditional medicine. The gang sent registered Czech game hunters to South Africa to trophy hunt and legally repatriate horns to the Czech Republic. From there, the horns were to be sent on to unspecified Asian countries. "Sixteen people have been charged, of whom 15 were taken into police custody. They face up to eight years behind ... read more

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