Customs officers hit smugglers of ivory products

Chinese customs officers confiscated nearly 300 kilograms of ivory products in 22 cases from January to May, according to the General Administration of Customs on Wednesday.

The administration and other authorities, including public security and forestry departments, launched a campaign in January targeting smugglers of endangered species and wildlife products, drugs and firearms.

"The punishment of such crimes demonstrates the government's firm resolve to protect the environment, conserve wildlife and combat the illegal trade in wildlife products, including ivory," said Zhang Guangzhi, spokesman for the General Administration of Customs.