Three people have been arrested by police in Eldoret  transporting about 30 kg of ivory worth Sh3 million.

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They were apprehended at Eastleigh area following a tip off from the public.

Eldoret West OCPD Samuel Mutunga confirmed the incident.

He said police conducted the operation with Kenya Wildlife Service officers who requested reinforcement .

The suspects are set to be arraigned in court on Wednesday.

"We will conduct investigations and arrest all members of the racket behind ivory trade," Mutunga said.