Drama as officials confiscate ivory walking stick from Congolese passenger at JKIA

(Posted 07th May 2026)

Courtesy of African Elephant News

Cyrus Ombati, The Star (Kenya), May 6, 2026

Airport security at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has intercepted a suspected ivory trafficking attempt after confiscating a walking stick made from an elephant tusk from a passenger in transit. The Congolese traveller, who had originated from Kinshasa and was headed to Burundi, was stopped on Monday after officials detected the item during screening.

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Drama as officials confiscate ivory walking stick from Congolese passenger at JKIA

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