Hundreds of lion claws and 5kg of ivory seized from cargo vessel in Limerick

The illegal items were discovered during a search of a cargo vessel from Guinea in West Africa at Aughinish, Co Limerick

The consignment included 18.5kg of lion claws and 5.4kg of ivory in the form of small tusks, combs and jewellery.

Hundreds of lion claws and over 5kg of ivory products made from elephant tusks were seized by customs officers attached to Shannon Airport, newly released records have revealed.

Hundreds of lion claws and 5kg of ivory seized from cargo vessel in Limerick. Pictured are Lion claws. Photo: Revenue