Kavuvwani, Mwingi Central A coordinated sting operation has led to the arrest of two individuals following the discovery of three pieces of elephant tusks concealed in their home.
Mwendwa Ngura Ngavu, 63, and Serah Norah Mwendwa, 56, were taken into custody after a joint team of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers and police acted on credible intelligence and raided their residence in Kavuvwani village, Mwingi Central Sub-County.
A detailed search of the premises uncovered the illegal wildlife trophies, believed to be from poached elephants.
The suspects are being held at Mwingi Police Station as investigations continue. They are expected to be arraigned in court to face charges related to the illegal possession of wildlife products, a serious offense under Kenya’s wildlife protection laws.
The seized tusks have been preserved as exhibits as part of the legal process. Authorities hailed the operation as a critical success in the ongoing national effort to dismantle poaching networks and curb the illegal ivory trade.
KWS has reaffirmed its commitment to defending Kenya’s wildlife heritage and has called on the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to wildlife crime.
