A joint operation conducted by officers from the National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) led to the arrest of two individuals 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.

This occurred after a joint operation conducted by officers from the National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) led to the arrest of an individual in Migori County who was found in illegal possession of seven elephant tusks—a serious offense under Kenya’s wildlife conservation laws.

Investigations are ongoing, and a manhunt has been launched for a second suspect who evaded arrest during the operation.