Four suspects were arrested on Sunday night after they were found in possession of 15 elephant tusks.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the quartet was apprehended following a joint operation by DCI and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers in Wangige, Kiambu county.
The four, Daniel Musembi Kimilu, Michael Kimeru Karanja, Charles Njomo Okwach and Jane Wangui Kiarie, will remain in custody at King’eero police station pending arraignment.