Authorities in Namanga have disrupted an illegal ivory transaction, arresting two suspects in a joint operation led by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and police officers.
The sting unfolded after investigators acted on intelligence reports that pointed to a planned deal involving ivory. Officers stormed local hotels where the suspects were allegedly preparing to finalize the sale with a potential buyer.
During the raid, two individuals were apprehended, while a third suspect managed to escape at the onset of the operation. Security agencies have since launched a manhunt to track down the fugitive.
Officials hailed the operation as a significant step in the ongoing fight against wildlife crime, emphasizing that the illegal ivory trade continues to pose a grave threat to Kenya’s elephant population. KWS reiterated its commitment to safeguarding wildlife and warned that those engaging in poaching or trafficking will face the full force of the law.
The arrests highlight the growing collaboration between law enforcement and conservation agencies in curbing the lucrative but destructive trade in wildlife products.
