Hong Kong makes largest ivory seizure worth $3.4m

20 October 2012 Last updated at 22:33 ET Help

Hong Kong customs officials say they have confiscated nearly four tonnes of smuggled ivory - their largest seizure of products from endangered species.

The haul - worth about $3.4m (£2.1m) - was hidden in two separate containers from Kenya and Tanzania.

The seizure followed a tip-off from mainland Chinese police, who have since arrested seven people.

Daniela Ritorto reports.

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