Four arrested with 38.6kg of suspected game meat in Laikipia
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 18 — Four suspects have been arrested in Laikipia County after police recovered 38.6 kilogrammes of game meat in an intelligence-led operation targeting illegal wildlife-related activities. The…
Four individuals have been apprehended in Laikipia County, Kenya, after an intelligence-led operation by the National Police Service (NPS) uncovered 38.6 kilograms of suspected game meat. The suspects, whose names have not been disclosed, were arrested on Saturday during a joint operation involving officers from Matanya Police Station and other security agencies.
The suspects were discovered in possession of the meat while in the company of others from the Weru-ine, Matanya Centre, Waguthiru, and Mitero areas. They have since been placed in custody and are awaiting processing and arraignment in court.
The NPS emphasized that the possession, trade, and consumption of game meat are strictly prohibited under Kenyan law, stating that poaching and dealing in wildlife trophies carry severe legal penalties. The agency urged the public to report any suspected poaching, illegal wildlife trade, or other suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through their toll-free emergency lines.
The NPS highlighted the importance of cooperation between the public and law enforcement agencies in identifying and disrupting illegal wildlife-related activities in order to protect wildlife and maintain conservation efforts.
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