Two Tanzanians arrested for illegally trading tusks worth Ksh.3.3M in Mombasa

In a joint operation with officers from Mtwapa Police Station, Paul Kuya, 36, and Paul Telek, 29, were nabbed at their hideout in the Majengo area.

Eleven elephant tusks weighing 32.924 kilograms were found concealed in nylon sacks packed in three bags. 

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reported that the smugglers had travelled from Tanzania to Kenya via the Namanga border to seek potential buyers for the illicit items.

The two are being held in custody at Mtwapa Police Station as they await arraignment. 

Meanwhile, the seized elephant tusks are being kept in safe custody to be used as exhibits.