January 17, 2018 - To help fight the illegal trade of wildlife products, Indonesian authorities burned and crushed confiscated contraband in the city of Medan, North Sumatra. A stuffed tiger, several sea turtles, 28 python skins, and two pieces of ivory were among the items destroyed. The high-value evidence was destroyed as a way to ensure it doesn't make its way back onto the black market. It also helps raise awareness of the general public.
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