In a joint operation, police officers from Mtwapa Police Station, along with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers from Mombasa, have arrested two Tanzanian nationals involved in the illegal ivory trade.
Acting on a tip-off, authorities arrested Paul Kuya, 36, and Paul Telek, 29, at a hideout in Mtwapa’s Majengo area.
According to a statement, during the operation, officers recovered eleven elephant tusks, weighing a total of 32.924 kilograms and valued at approximately Ksh.3.3 million.
The tusks had been concealed in nylon sacks within three separate bags.
Investigations revealed that the suspects had traveled from Tanzania to Kenya through the Namanga border, intending to sell the ivory in the local market.
The seized elephant tusks are now in secure custody as evidence, with further investigations underway to trace potential buyers and other parties involved in the illegal trade.
Authorities reiterated their commitment to cracking down on wildlife trafficking and protecting Kenya’s endangered species.
