Kenya swoops on 'ivory syndicate' (BBC)

[eppur_se_muova]

The Kenya Wildlife Service says it has broken up a syndicate dealing in ivory and other illegal animal products.

Officials say 14 people were held and 160kg (350lb) of ivory seized.

Those arrested, seven Italians, six Kenyans and one Tanzanian, have been charged with illegal hunting and possessing trophies without a licence.

Kenya, where wildlife tourism is a key revenue source, supports a global ban on the ivory trade to combat a chronic problem with elephant poaching.
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details: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4888020.stm

[jilln]

1. great news! (nt)