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30 tons of giant clam shells seized in Sulu

Roel Pareño - The Philippine Star

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Authorities seized 30 tons of giant clam shells, worth P45 million, during a raid in Patikul town in Sulu over the weekend.

Giant clam, locally known as taklobo, is classified as a protected species under the fishery laws.

Maj. Fritze Madrid, Sulu maritime police station chief, said the clam shells were piled in a vacant lot in Barangay Taglibi.

PATIKUL TOWN

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