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Title:

Kenya: Two arrested, six pieces of Sh1.2m elephant tusks recovered in Samburu

Author(s):

Publication Year:

2023

Abstract:

Two suspected poachers were Wednesday arrested and six pieces of elephant tusks recovered in an operation in Maralal, Samburu Police and Kenya Wildlife Service personnel said the suspects were trying to sell the tusks when they were nabbed on December 6. The trophies were hidden in a sack when they were busted. Police and KWS officials said they are investigating the source of the tusks. It is suspected the tusks came from killed elephants through poaching in the nearby Samburu parks.

Series Title:

Journal of African Elephants

Type:

Newspaper

Item Type:

Report

Language:

Keywords:

wildlife, crime, poaching, big game, protected species, ivory

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