(Posted 30th January 2026)
Courtesy of African Elephant News
| Felix Kipkemoi, The Star (Kenya), January 28, 2026 |
| A joint covert intelligence operation by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has led to the arrest of three suspects in Turkana County, after they were found in possession of wildlife trophies, including 42 kilogrammes of elephant ivory. KWS said the operation also resulted in the recovery of leopard and python skins, as well as a motorcycle believed to have been used to transport the trophies. The arrests followed sustained surveillance and intelligence-led investigations. |
| Disclaimer: The price of ivory quoted in these articles is incorrect. The current price for ivory in Africa is estimated to be between $50-$100 per kilo. Overstating the price of ivory incentivises poachers. |
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