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Chile seizes over 200 extinct mollusk fossils

Authorities in Chile have confiscated more than 200 ammonite fossils, estimated to be 110 million years old, discovered in a shipment from China.

The Business Standard ยท 26 September 2026, 11:55 AM

Chilean officials have seized a collection of over 200 ammonite fossils dating back approximately 110 million years. The items were discovered hidden within a shipping container originating from China, which was officially declared to contain household ornaments, pendants, and chains.