Staff at Geneva airport made an unusual discovery last week – a large elephant tusk.
It was in a suitcase being carried by a 68-year-old American man.
Authorities say he didn’t have a CITES certificate which would allow international transport of a protected item.
The tusk was seized and passed to the Federal Veterinary Office which enforces the international convention.
The man is likely to be fined after an investigation.
Parliament rejects volunteer initiative
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Three injured after tank crash
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Geneva shops recycle e-cigs well
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Permit quota for those with Swiss links?
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Army lacks equipment
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Economic pull back predicted
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