Police arrest two suspects with elephant tusks worth Sh1.1 mn in Maralal
The joint operation was conducted following an intelligence-led mission by officers from Samburu Central Sub-County. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Two suspects were arrested in Maralal Town, Samburu County, for possessing elephant tusks valued at approximately Sh1.1 million. This arrest was the result of a joint intelligence-led operation by officers from the National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).
- Seven pieces of elephant tusks, weighing about 11.33 kilograms, were recovered.
- The suspects were intercepted while allegedly using a motorbike, which has also been impounded as an exhibit.
- The NPS commended the collaboration with KWS and urged the public to report suspicious wildlife activities.
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