Kiryandongo,Uganda – The Uganda Wildlife Authority Canine Unit at Karuma has arrested three men found with 77 kilograms of elephant ivory following an intelligence-led operation on 1st May in Kiryandongo District.
The suspects have been identified as Denis Oryema, 50, Benjamin Bongomin, 49, and Happy Vincent, 27, all residents of Bweyale Town Council, Kiryandongo District.
They are currently detained at Kiryandongo Central Police Station as investigations continue.
UWA reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling wildlife crime networks wherever they operate in order to protect the country’s rich natural heritage.
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