Traffic Officer Arrested with 34 kg of Ivory
In August 2023, a serving traffic police officer was arrested in possession of 34 kilograms of elephant ivory. The case is before court.
Suspect arrested and charged; case pending before court.
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134 Pieces of Worked Ivory Seized — UGX 40 Million Penalty
A September 2022 operation recovered 134 pieces of worked ivory. The offender was convicted and penalised UGX 40 million.
Offender convicted and penalised UGX 40 million.
Rhino Horn Concealed in Pineapples — UGX 120 Million Fine
Fifteen kilograms of rhino horn concealed in a consignment of pineapples were intercepted in May 2022. The offender was convicted and fined UGX 120 million.
Offender convicted and fined UGX 120 million.
1.3 Tonnes of Ivory Seized at Najjanakumbi
A joint intelligence-led operation recovered approximately 1.3 tonnes of elephant ivory concealed at premises in Najjanakumbi, a Kampala suburb — one of the largest ivory recoveries in Uganda.
Suspects arrested and prosecuted; the ivory was secured as court exhibits and later transferred to state custody.
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