Three Chinese citizens were arrested Wednesday at Nairobi's international airport carrying dozens of pieces of ivory, including chopsticks, bracelets and carved figurines.
The two women and one man had about 2.5 kilograms (5.5 pounds) of ivory, said Kentice Tikomo, a spokesman for the Kenyan Wildlife Service. They were scheduled to appear in court later Wednesday on charges of trafficking in ivory, which carries up to three years in prison, Tikomo said.
Kenya's elephant population has grown from 16,000 to 27,000 since the U.N. …
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