It's reported that security fears may prompt Revenue Commissioners to destroy eight rhino horns seized at Shannon Airport over four years ago.
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The horns, which are highly lucrative on the black market in Asia in particular, were seized at Shannon in January 2010, and have since soared in value from about €500,000 to nearly €2,000,000.
It has been suggested that they be put on display in a museum, but the Irish Independent reports that the high cost of protecting them means this isn't feasible.
Speaking to the paper, a Revenue spokesperson refused to rule out the possibility of destroying them.
