A multi-agency team comprising the National Police Service, the Kenya Wildlife Service, and other partners yesterday arrested a foreign national in Nyamosense, Migori County.
Acting on intelligence, the team apprehended the suspect, who was found in possession of 19 elephant tusks.
Investigations are underway, and the suspect remains in custody pending processing and arraignment.
This follows the arrest of 2 suspects in connection with the possession of wildlife trophies in Namba area, Suna East Sub-County, Migori County.
The officers intercepted a blue Bajaj motorcycle, leading to the discovery of six elephant tusks weighing 18.8 kilograms and valued at approximately KSh 1.8 million.
The suspects—a 35-year-old female passenger, found carrying the sack containing the trophies, and a 58-year-old male rider—were immediately arrested, processed, and placed in lawful custody, pending arraignment.
