The man named Pham Quyet (29, resident of Mai Dong ward, Hoang Mai district, Hanoi), was arrested for investigation as he was suspected of violating regulations on management and protection of wild animals (Article 244, the 2015 Penal Code, amended in 2017).
During the investigation, Quyet confessed to hiding 13 additional similar pieces (98 kg) and voluntarily surrender them to the police. Based on results of preliminary tests, the investigation agency determined the 29 seized pieces as elephant ivory.
The Hai Ba Trung district Police Station of under the Hanoi Municipal Police Department has prosecuted the case, temporarily detained Quyet and sealed the exhibits to serve further investigation.