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Confiscated watches and jewelry were valued at over $1.18 billion, representing 36% of the total, while handbags and wallets came in at over $972 million.

From Washington Times • Dec. 9, 2022

Confiscated ivory from elephants killed more than 30 years ago has turned up in recent raids, say scientists.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2022

Confiscated outboard motors and dinghies are seen at a police station in Calais, France, August 3, 2021.

From Reuters • Nov. 15, 2021

Confiscated abalone is donated to area fund-raisers and local soup kitchens.

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2014

About 600 Skins out of Several Thousand Confiscated in the Custom House, on their way to the London Feather Market.

From Our Vanishing Wild Life Its Extermination and Preservation by Hornaday, William Temple