Authorities seized over 59.2 kg of suspected pangolin scales in Cao Bang.

The Customs Sub-Department of Region XVI (Customs Control Team) and the Economic Police Department of Cao Bang Provincial Police announced that the two units jointly coordinated with the Tra Linh International Border Gate Customs to detect and apprehend a case showing signs of violating regulations on the protection of endangered and rare animals.

Accordingly, through monitoring the local situation and implementing professional measures, the authorities discovered a group of individuals exhibiting suspicious behavior related to the illegal transportation of wildlife products.

Specifically, on April 11, 2026, in the Ban Gun hamlet, Nguyen Hue commune, Cao Bang province, a task force conducted an inspection and discovered a group of individuals transporting several suspicious-looking sacks. Upon inspection, authorities found six orange sacks containing scales (suspected to be pangolin scales) with a total weight of 59.2 kg. This is an endangered and rare animal species strictly protected by Vietnamese law and international conventions.

At the time of inspection, the individuals were unable to present documents proving the legal origin of the aforementioned seized items. The task force proceeded to draw up a report and temporarily seized all the items for verification purposes.

The case is currently under investigation by the Police Department, and they are coordinating with relevant agencies to conduct forensic examinations of the seized evidence in order to have a basis for handling the case in accordance with the law.

Source: customs.gov.vn