The father and son ran two companies, which are now in liquidation, and are alleged to have arranged the illegal shipment to Brazil.

BBC: Father and son admit illegal waste export to Brazil

The second reading agreement includes a clampdown on the illegal shipment of electronic waste to countries where it may be processed in conditions hazardous to workers and the environment.

BBC: WEEE Directive revisions

Yet the researchers think that many thousands of elephants died for the seized shipment alone and more illegal ivory has since been discovered.

ECONOMIST: DNA tracking

"We believe we have an obligation and responsibility to help curb the sale and shipment of drugs sold through illegal Internet pharmacies, " UPS spokesman Bill Tanner said.

NPR: UPS Pays $40M To End Online Pharmacies Probe