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Officials Seize 109 Kg of Elvers Worth $500K at Toronto Pearson Airport

May 18, 2024, 06:31 PM

Federal officials at Toronto Pearson International Airport have seized approximately $500,000 worth of baby eels, known as elvers. The seizure, which took place on Wednesday, May 18, involved 109 kilograms of elvers that were destined for shipment overseas. The estimated value of the elvers is between $400,000 and $500,000.