Archive · 20 Aug 2026
54 Ivory Artefacts Worth Rs 4 Crore Seized in Lucknow
Officials in Lucknow found 54 objects carved from ivory.
The objects included animal figures, human figures and decorations.
They were estimated to be worth more than Rs 4 crore.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence said four people were involved in an alleged ivory deal.
Officials had received information about a suspected group of smugglers.
They set a trap near the reported meeting place.
The objects may have important commercial or antique value.
Experts will now study them to learn where and how they were made.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 54 carved ivory artefacts in Lucknow.
The artefacts were valued at more than Rs 4 crore.
Four people were found inside a building where an alleged ivory deal was being negotiated.
The seized items included animal and human figurines, decorative articles and ornamental pieces.
Wildlife experts will examine the artefacts to determine their origin, manufacture and other characteristics.
- Who
- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized the artefacts from four people allegedly involved in the deal.
- What
- Officials seized 54 carved ivory artefacts valued at more than Rs 4 crore.
- When
- The seizure took place on Wednesday.
- Where
- The artefacts were found in a building on the outskirts of Lucknow.
- Why
- The DRI acted on intelligence about an alleged wildlife trafficking syndicate negotiating an ivory artefact deal.
- Seized items
- 54 carved ivory artefacts
- Estimated value
- More than Rs 4 crore
- Seizing agency
- Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)
- People involved
- Four people were found in the building during the operation
- Artefact types
- Animal and human figurines, decorative articles and ornamental pieces
- Next step
- Wildlife experts will examine the artefacts
- Investigation focus
- The artefacts’ origin, manufacture and other characteristics