Uganda Wildlife Authority intercepts 15 kilograms of rhino horn at Entebbe Airport
The horn was detected by K9 unit despite being concealed among food items
Monday 11 July 2022 20:27 BST
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By Suhail Mugabi for SEE TV in Uganda
A Yemeni national was arrested by UWA while trying to smuggle 26 pieces of rhino horn in his baggage. Uganda’s Wildlife Justice Commission estimates that rhino horn sells for between $8000 - $17000 per kilogram on the black market, making it one of the most lucrative illegal wildlife products. Suhail Mugabi investigates.
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