Today, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) pulverized more than 10 metric tons (approximately 11 U.S. tons) of contraband elephant tusks and ivory carvings confiscated in the Gulf country to send a message against poaching and ivory trafficking. The UAE is not a major destination for smuggled ivory, but it is a key crossroads for the trade because of extensive air and sea links to Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Mideast. The Born Free Foundation says that a kilogram (2.2 pounds) of ivory sells for $2,100 on the wholesale market in China, with retail prices much higher.
Link: The Denver Post