KWS officials arrest four suspects found in possession of ivory

Suspects found in illegal possession of ivory arrested. [Courtesy]

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officials have arrested four suspects in Marsabit and Isiolo counties, found in possession of elephant tusks.

A statement by KWS estimated the tusks at a weight of 56.8 kilogrammes.

Authorities said two suspects, James Legalorah and Lesarin Leejer were arrested at Laisamis town in Marsabit County with six elephant tusks, while looking for prospective buyers.