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Zimbabwe Investigates Former First Lady For Ivory Smuggling

Grace Mugabe allegedly used her executive status to get around airport security checks to smuggle ivory out of the country.

Zimbabwe Investigates Former First Lady For Ivory Smuggling
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Zimbabwe officials are investigating former first lady Grace Mugabe for her alleged connection to an illegal ivory smuggling ring. 

The ivory trade is regulated in Zimbabwe, and exports are not allowed.

Mugabe allegedly used her executive status to get around airport security checks to smuggle ivory out of the country.

Zimbabwean authorities have already charged two people for possession of ivory.