Attempt to smuggle elephant and rhino tusks; passenger caught at the airport

Passenger Caught Smuggling Elephant and Rhino Tusks

A passenger attempting to smuggle elephant and rhino tusks was apprehended at Qatar's Hamad International Airport during an inspection conducted by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.

Authorities seized 120 rhino tusks from the passenger, along with elephant tusks weighing a total of 45.29 kilograms. The individual was caught while attempting to smuggle these items through Hamad Airport without the required permits.

No details have been disclosed regarding the passenger’s identity or the intended destination of the smuggled items.

The Ministry has urged all travelers to comply with regulations governing the trade of endangered species and emphasized the necessity of possessing proper permits in all circumstances.