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Guardia Civil Operation Eburno Nets 127 Illegal Ivory Artifacts in Valencia

The collection is destined for Valencia’s Natural History Museum as part of efforts to educate the public on the devastating ecological damage of illegal ivory trade.

La Guardia Civil interviene 127 figuras elaboradas con colmillos de elefantes asiáticos y africanos en la operación Eburno.
La Guardia Civil confisca 127 piezas de marfil antiguo, valoradas en 226.630 euros, que iban a ser vendidas de forma ilegal. Hay una detenida y cuatro investigados.

Overview

  • Seprona launched Operation Eburno in October 2024 after detecting a surge in ivory offers in Valencia province.
  • The August 4 raid led to the confiscation of 127 carvings made from tusks of African and Asian elephants protected under CITES.
  • Authorities estimate the illicit trade inflicted €14 million in wildlife damage and valued the seized artifacts at €226,630.
  • One woman was arrested in July for contraband and wildlife crimes and four other suspects remain under investigation.
  • Seprona worked with the UCO Medio Ambiente, Seprona units from Madrid and Majadahonda and the Ministry for the Ecological Transition.