Bungoma, Kenya: Three suspects are being held at Bungoma Police Station after they were arrested with two ivory tusks weighing 8Kg in Chwele Town, Bungoma County.
Three, two men and a woman, were nabbed Sunday following a tip off from members of the public.
County Commissioner Maalim Mohammed said one suspect is of Ugandan origin.
The suspects will be arraigned in court once investigations are complete.
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