Kenya: KWS Intercepts Snakes Cargo for Export
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The Nation (Nairobi)
21 August 2008
Posted to the web 21 August 2008
Anthony Kariuki
Nairobi
Kenya Wildlife Service officials have intercepted a consignment of 113 live snakes bound for illegal export to Japan through Moi International Airport, Mombasa.
Two people are being held in connection with the foiled attempt.
The two suspects- the proprietor of a reptile farm in Ukunda, Kwale District and his agent- were arrested early this morning.
Reports indicate that the haul was to be flown through the coastal town to Japan at 1pm, just an hour before KWS security agents caught up with the courier.
The agent was intercepted before he could load the caged snakes onto the Japan-bound plane. He led investigators to the owner of the consignment at a game farm in Ukunda, Kwale and he was placed under arrest.
The proprietor of the farm is of European origin while his agent is an African.
Both suspects are being questioned by KWS and police at the Mombasa Central Police Station.
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KWS records indicate that the farm has a temporary licence but has no permit to export animals as required by the law.
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