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Title:

Two suspected poachers arrested, 14 pieces of ivory recovered

Author(s):
Wangui P
Publication Year:
2022
Abstract:

Two suspected poachers were on Thursday arrested in Korinda junction in Busia county. Police acted on a tip-off from members of the public and nabbed the two men, 60-year-old Mohamed Abbas and a 70-year-old Paul Wafula Njoka. The suspects were using a motorbike with registration number KMEV721N in their operation. The police recovered the haul after conducting a search. They took them as exhibits together with the motorbike. The two suspects were taken to Busia Police station as they wait to be arraigned to answer to charges. The National Police Service condemned the incident and regretted that 7 elephants were killed for ivory.

Series Title:
The Star
Type:
Newspaper
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
Keywords:
wildlife, crime, poaching, big game, protected species, ivory
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