Hong Kong Customs announced on Thursday that they have seized around 7.9 tons of elephant tusks with an estimated market value of 72 million Hong Kong dollars (9.2 million US dollars) – the biggest ivory haul confiscated in the past three decades. /VCG Photo

The tusks were found stashed under cartons that contained frozen fish transported from Malaysia. /VCG Photo

One man and two women have been arrested and investigation is underway. /VCG Photo

Those charged with illegal ivory sale and trafficking in Hong Kong face a maximum fine of 5 million Hong Kong dollars and two years behind bars. /VCG Photo

In a landmark decision, China's State Council announced on December 30, 2016 plans to phase out all ivory processing and trade by the end of this year. /VCG Photo