Vietnam detects illegal imports of 5.5 tons wild animals' horns

Vietnamese police have just discovered a container containing some 5.5 tons of wild animals' horns illegally imported into the country, the Vietnam News Agency reported Wednesday.

The horns, thought to be wild oxen horns, were detected on Tuesday. According to initial investigation, the 20-feet container originated from Nigeria and transported to Vietnam's northern Ha Phong port on May 19 has been ordered by a local handicraft company in Ho Chi Minh City.

The case is under investigation, said local police.

Source: Xinhua