Foreign national nabbed with 19 elephant tusks in Migori
The National Police Service( NPS) has apprehended one foreign national in Nyamosense in Migori County in connection with the illegal possession of elephant husks.
The National Police Service, in a statement issued on Friday, August 8, 2025, has revealed that the person of interest was apprehended following a joint security team comprising NPS and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)
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“Joint Security team arrest suspect with elephant tusks in Migori County in a strong show of commitment to protecting wildlife, a multi-agency team comprising the National Police Service, the Kenya Wildlife Service, and other partners yesterday arrested a foreign national in Nyamosense, Migori County,” NPS said.
The security authority has revealed that at the time of his apprehension, the person of interest was found with at least 19 elephant tusks, further adding that the person of interest is in custody pending processing and arraignment in court.
“Acting on intelligence, the team apprehended the suspect, who was found in possession of 19 elephant tusks. Investigations are underway, and the suspect remains in custody pending processing and arraignment. The National Police Service commends the public for providing information that led to the successful operation,” NPS said.
Worth noting, the apprehension underscores the government’s ongoing efforts to crack down on wildlife trafficking and protect endangered species from poaching and illegal trade. In addition, the authority confirmed that investigations are underway to determine the full scope of the trafficking network and whether more individuals are involved.
The foreigner’s apprehension comes just two days after authorities apprehended two key persons of interest in Migori in connection with elephant tusks.
The National Police Service (NPS), in a coordinated operation, has apprehended two key persons of interest in connection with elephant tusks worth at least Ksh1.8 million
According to a press statement released by the National Police Service on Thursday, August 7 2025, the two were nabbed in the Namba area of Suna East Sub-County in Migori County.
“A joint operation conducted by officers from the National Police Service and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) on 6 August 2025 led to the arrest of two individuals in connection with the possession of wildlife trophies in Namba area, Suna East Sub-County, Migori County,” NPS said.
According to NPS the at the time of the apprehension, the officers on duty intercepted a motorcycle on transit, hence leading to the discovery of six elephant tusks, which the officers have further revealed weighed 1.8 kilograms. In addition, the authorities have revealed that the elephant tusks are valued at KSh 1.8 million
“The officers intercepted a blue Bajaj motorcycle, leading to the discovery of six elephant tusks weighing 18.8 kilograms and valued at approximately Ksh1.8 million,” NPS said.
