(Posgted 25th June 2026)
Courtesy of African Elephant News
| Doris Gakii, The Star (Kenya), June 24, 2026 |
| Three suspects have been arrested after they were allegedly found in possession of six pieces of elephant tusks during a multi-agency operation conducted by police and wildlife officers in Laikipia county. The National Police Service (NPS) said the suspects were arrested on June 23, 2026, by officers from Jikaze Police Post working jointly with officials from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). |
| The price of ivory quoted in this article 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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