The environmental enforcement component led by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has resulted in the discovery of wildlife products and illegal fishing equipment across several locations.

They were able to recover 37.5 kilogrammes of dik-dik carcasses in Tana River, approximately 40 kilogrammes of dik-dik carcasses in Kuranze Ranch, 4 Kilogrammes of zebra meat in Tsavo East, 1,500 cedar posts in Narok, 75 mangrove rafters in Malindi and 552.3 kilogrammes of fish at Lake Nakuru National Park, where nine suspects were arrested. Additional recoveries included an illegal fishing boat, fishing nets, hunting implements and other equipment linked to suspected wildlife offences.

At the same time, the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) says vehicle verification exercise was conducted in Mombasa and other participating regions to identify vehicles potentially linked to the alleged transnational crime. The consolidated returns recorded 198 checks, with no adverse findings reported in the specified verification exercise.

The directorate states that investigations into the seized products are ongoing, including forensic analysis of suspected psychoactive substances, verification of counterfeit goods and further inquires into suspected illegal recruitment, human trafficking, pharmaceutical offences and illicit alcohol trade.

The multi-agency operation was simultaneously carried out in East African Region and Southern region of African continent.

“The operation confirms the commitment of the DCI and its multi-agency partners to combating organized and transnational crime protecting consumers and legitimate businesses, safeguarding vulnerable persons and conserving Kenya’s natural resources through coordinated intelligence-led enforcement,” the DCI mentioned.

APERIT FM, HII NI YETU