The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) remains concerned that any more ‘legal’ sales or discussion of ‘legal’ sales of ivory will further stimulate the ivory market, supporting the perception that international trade has indefinitely resumed, and increasing demand for illegal ivory. In addition, the availability of ivory from both legal and illegal sources further challenges law enforcement agencies in their efforts to tackle the criminal networks behind the trade.

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