By KPC Reporter
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has requested a 10-day extension to conclude investigations into a high-profile rhino horn trafficking case involving two suspects arrested in Mombasa.
Fesiwal Mohammed Ali and Hassan Kontoma were apprehended on Mama Ngina Drive in possession of two pieces of rhino horn weighing 2.2 kilograms.
Authorities believe the pair were en route to Nairobi to sell the illicit wildlife products.
The suspects appeared before the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Law Courts, where KWS formally requested additional time to complete their probe.
The agency cited the need to collaborate with INTERPOL and other international crime databases to trace the broader network potentially involved in the trafficking operation.
KWS emphasized its unwavering commitment to combating wildlife crime and protecting endangered species.
“This case underscores the transnational nature of wildlife trafficking and the importance of coordinated enforcement efforts,â the agency stated.
Rhino horn trafficking remains one of the most lucrative and devastating forms of illegal wildlife trade, threatening the survival of rhino populations across Africa.
KWS continues to urge the public to report suspicious activities and support conservation efforts.