Malaysia seizes animal parts – in pictures

  • Malaysian Customs officers display some of the 6,000 kilograms of seized elephant tusks, at Port Klang in Selangor, west of Kuala Lumpur. AFP
    Malaysian Customs officers display some of the 6,000 kilograms of seized elephant tusks, at Port Klang in Selangor, west of Kuala Lumpur. AFP
  • The ivory and other animal body parts were seized by Malaysian Customs officers from a ship. AFP
    The ivory and other animal body parts were seized by Malaysian Customs officers from a ship. AFP
  • An animal skull found in the Customs operation. AFP
    An animal skull found in the Customs operation. AFP
  • Pangolin scales also formed part of the haul. These are used in traditional Chinese medicine. AFP
    Pangolin scales also formed part of the haul. These are used in traditional Chinese medicine. AFP
  • Big cat skulls and rhino horns were also found in the shipping container seized by Malaysia's Customs. AP
    Big cat skulls and rhino horns were also found in the shipping container seized by Malaysia's Customs. AP
  • Ivory and rhino horns laid out by Customs officials. Reuters
    Ivory and rhino horns laid out by Customs officials. Reuters
  • Customs officers said the haul had an estimated value of 80 million Malaysian ringgit ($18m). Reuters
    Customs officers said the haul had an estimated value of 80 million Malaysian ringgit ($18m). Reuters