I'm looking forward to speaking at this event next week celebrating Battle for the Elephants, a National Geographic documentary on the ivory trade by John Heminway. … [Read more...]
Secret File on Ivory Collector Priest
Since publication of my story, Blood Ivory: Ivory Worship Catholic Church leaders in Cebu have called me a liar and have suggested I be declared persona non grata for exposing Msgr. Cristobal Garcia's past and his encouragement of smuggling by those who want ivory … [Read more...]
More on Vatican City Ivory Raids
More on the recent raids on Italy's Ivory shops, from Italian newspaper, La Repubblica: Per Google translate: THE CASE Blood and ivory near the Vatican is the business of the tusks of elephants Between the walls that divide the holy city of Rome there is a … [Read more...]
Raid on Vatican, Abruzzo Ivory Shops, Religious Statues Seized
Forestry Department officials in Italy have just raided ivory shops in Vatican City and Abruzzo, seizing ivory religious sculptures. Here is a google translate of the press release: These are artifacts representing religious subjects made of elephant ivory. The cost of … [Read more...]
Hong Kong Ivory Seizure: Where’s the Boss?
Last week, Hong Kong customs made a record ivory seizure. Not to take away from the work, but ivory seizures are deceptive. Unlike seizures of trafficked drugs, humans, or live wildife, ivory seizures do not protect the victim (the elephant is already dead). Seizures stop an … [Read more...]
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