Ivory ban needs local enforcement say campaigners and national lead

Endangered species could be saved by new legislation banning ivory sales - and sharp-eyed local teams can make all the difference.

Under threat: The UK ivory ban is aimed at protecting endangered species

Wildlife crime officers and trading standards teams have been urged to enforce the ban on elephant ivory sales. Animal welfare charities and the national leads on wildlife crime have called for forces to prosecute people selling elephant ivory as a...