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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