Two people arrested; tusks worth over Ksh.1.9M recovered

Two people; Mr.Sura Ali Pango, 29yrs and Mr.Juma Ali Mwamadi ,33 yrs were arrested early today by a combined team of Detectives & officials and tusks worth over Ksh.1.9M recovered at Mvindeni, Diani Location.

Earlier last month, a similar incident occurred where two suspects were arrested after Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers found them with 36kilograms of elephant tusks in Makueni.

According to KWS Spokesman Paul Masela, the suspects were allegedly trying to sell the tusks when they were busted.

It is likely that the suspects will be charged with  illegal possession of ivory, an offence that can attract fines of up to Ksh.60million as well as life imprisonment.

The DCI also stated that the suspects will appear in court on Monday.

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