During the month of August the SWT/KWS Anti-Poaching Teams teams collected 942 snares, made 56 arrests and supported the SWT/KWS Vet Units in responding to 4 veterinary treatment cases involving injured elephants.
During the month of August the KWS/SWT De-Snaring Units lifted 942 snares and made 56 arrests including 7 arrests for poaching activities and 5 arrests for possession of bushmeat, 17 livestock herders, 1 logger, 3 miraa harvesters, 5 charcoal burners, 11 firewood collectors and 7 arrests for illegal entry.
During the month, the teams destroyed 31 livestock bomas, 31 charcoal kilns and 11 charcoal camps (including 42 charcoal sacks), along with 47 harbors/hides/camps. At other sites, 28 logs, 12 wooden posts and 11kg of miraa were also confiscated from the protected areas. 3 elephant carcasses were also discovered along with 23kg of ivory.
The teams also supported the SWT/KWS Vet Units responding to 4 veterinary treatments involving 4 injured elephants. 2 elephant rescues were also attended to during the month along with 2 cases of Human-Elephant Conflict.