Nairobi, Kenya: Police have arrested two men
and recovered seven elephant tusks weighing
17 kilogrammes with a value of Sh1.7 million in Nairobi. The duo was driving in a Toyota Probox on Mbogani Road in Karen, when
Special Crimes Prevention Unit officers intercepted them. Police said the suspects had
hid the ivory in a suitcase.
“We had prior information the men were transporting the tusks when we intercepted the
car and found them. They will be in court tomorrow (today),” said head of the unit Noah Katumo.The seizure came as China pledged Sh850 million for African nations to help fight
poaching. Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang, who is touring Africa, said China is committed
to protecting wildlife.The premier spoke after
visiting the ivory burning site in Nairobi
National Park with President Uhuru Kenyatta.
“Our visit to the monument together shows that the two sides are cooperating in good
faith to jointly combat poaching,” said Li.
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