Monday, October 6,
2025 - Acting on intelligence, officers from the National Police Service
in Samburu Central, working jointly with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), have arrested
two suspects in Maralal
Town for illegal possession of wildlife trophies.
The suspects were found carrying seven pieces of elephant tusks
weighing about 11.33
kilograms, with an
estimated street value of Ksh
1.1 million.
The ivory had been carefully concealed inside a bag in a bid
to evade detection.
Police also impounded a red Boxer motorbike, registration KMPG 524C, which was
being used to transport the contraband.
The suspects are currently in custody and will be arraigned
in court once investigations are complete.
Police commended the ongoing collaboration between law enforcement agencies in curbing wildlife crime and protecting Kenya’s endangered species.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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