The KCO pointed out that the unregistered items from the Holland baggage included 16 ivory-made carvings, which are classified as protected wildlife products and should be declared and require a permit from Council of Agriculture.

Under the regulation of Wildlife Conservation Act, live animals and protected species cannot be imported or exported without permission by the government.

Anyone who violates the rules will be punished with six months' to 5 years' imprisonment with over NT$300,000 to 150,000 fine; also, all animal-made products will be confiscated, said the KCO.