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: The items were identified during a compliance operation targeting the Perth Antiques and Collectables Fair .

In , Australian Border Force (ABF) officers seized 152 ivory items that were being offered for sale at an antiques fair in Perth, Western Australia . : The items were identified during a compliance

: While "Healty And Sport News" appears to be a niche or syndicated news aggregator that may have shared the story, the primary reporting came from official Australian Border Force statements and major Australian news outlets at the time. The seizure was part of an investigation into

The seizure was part of an investigation into the illegal importation and trade of items derived from endangered species. Key details of the incident include: : The items were identified during a compliance

: Under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), it is illegal to import or export ivory without a specific permit. Australia has strictly enforced these laws to align with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).