Rhino horn grinding plates for sale in Hanoi, Vietnam

May 30, 2017

Picture taken from our supporter Ha Pham. She visited the famous pottery village - Bát Tràng, only 13km Southeast of Hanoi centre and spotted a sign advertising for a special plate used only for grinding rhino horn.

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As the government of Vietnam destroyed over 70kg of rhino horn and 2.2 kg of elephant ivory to show commitment to end wildlife crime, should authority also take action to put enforcement in places - where grinding plates are still openly advertise?

Picture provided by Ha Pham