Ivory has been used in art and jewelry for millennia, carved into elaborate figurines and jewelry items to adorn spaces or people. Ivory art’s beauty and difficulty to obtain has led to it being considered an exclusive and valuable luxury item. Elephant tusks have historically been the main source of
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Drug traffickers will go to any lengths to evade law enforcement. The smuggling of drugs—illegally transporting objects, substances, etc.—has been occurring for decades. However, major drug dealers have become increasingly inventive in how they transport these so-called “drugs.” Narco ambulances have been discovered carrying both cocaine and marijuana. Additionally, the
Who decided that your personal artifact from your home country was to be considered illegal? Why is it now a crime to buy or sell your items of value to others? Isn’t the point of cultural exchange to broaden our horizons while maintaining our sense of cultural identity? It might