September continued the trend of heightened illegal activities across protected areas as the dry season persists. Our SWT/KWS Anti-Poaching Teams maintained their vigilance during this challenging period, responding to increased poaching pressure and field emergencies throughout the month.
The teams covered 41,512 kilometres on patrol during September, resulting in the collection of 1,423 snares and 42 arrests. Those arrested included 24 individuals found in possession of bushmeat, 11 firewood collectors, three loggers, one charcoal burner, one fisherman, and two people for illegal entry into the parks. Teams confiscated 21 kilograms of bushmeat and over 17 animal carcasses, including dik-diks, gerenuk, and fish from various poaching operations.
Anti-poaching efforts also focused on dismantling illegal infrastructure. Teams destroyed nine charcoal kilns and two charcoal camps, while 31 harbors, hides, and camps used by offenders within the parks were located and destroyed, along with five livestock bomas.
During September, teams discovered eight elephant carcasses and recovered 107 kilograms of ivory, which was handed over to KWS for safekeeping. Beyond enforcement activities, the teams supported conservation efforts by assisting with an orphaned elephant rescue, conducting two elephant translocations moving bulls from community land back to the safety of the park, providing veterinary treatment for a zebra, and responding to several firefighting operations.
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