The incident happened during a police operation in the border town, which lies along the Kenya–Tanzania border and is known as a key transit point for cross-border trade.
According to police reports, the suspects were found in possession of several elephant tusks, believed to have been obtained through illegal poaching.
The arrested individuals are reported to be Tanzanian nationals. During the operation, a third suspect managed to escape, and police have launched a manhunt to track him down.
The recovered tusks were seized and handed over to wildlife authorities for further investigation and documentation. Officers suspect that the suspects may be part of a larger wildlife trafficking network that operates across borders, using remote routes to transport illegal wildlife products such as ivory.
Elephant poaching remains a serious problem in the region despite ongoing efforts by governments and conservation groups to protect endangered wildlife.
Ivory trafficking is driven by high demand on the black market, where elephant tusks can fetch millions of shillings.
The killing of elephants for their tusks continues to threaten the survival of the species and damages ecosystems that depend on them.
Kenya has some of the strictest wildlife protection laws in the region. Under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, anyone found guilty of dealing in elephant tusks faces heavy fines or long prison sentences, or both.
Authorities say these tough penalties are meant to discourage poaching and illegal wildlife trade.
Police have confirmed that investigations are still ongoing. They are working closely with wildlife officials and regional security agencies to determine where the tusks came from and where they were headed.
The arrest is expected to help uncover more details about the trafficking route and the people behind it.
Authorities have urged members of the public to report any suspicious activities related to wildlife crime. They say community cooperation is key in protecting endangered animals and preserving natural heritage for future generations.
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