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The investigation aimed to disrupt the domestic market for ivory, which is often fed by illegal international shipments disguised as "antique" or "pre-convention" items without proper documentation.

In , Australian Border Force (ABF) officers seized 152 ivory items that were being offered for sale at an antiques fair in Perth, Western Australia . The investigation aimed to disrupt the domestic market

: The items were identified during a compliance operation targeting the Perth Antiques and Collectables Fair . : The seized haul included various carvings, figurines,

: The seized haul included various carvings, figurines, and jewelry suspected to be made from elephant ivory. The investigation aimed to disrupt the domestic market

: While "Healty And Sport News" appears to be a niche or syndicated news aggregator that may have shared the story, the primary reporting came from official Australian Border Force statements and major Australian news outlets at the time.