Poaching poses security threat in E.Africa: report
A Kenya Wildlife Services ranger standing guard in front of an illegal ivory stockpile at Tsavo National Park, southeast of the capital Nairobi.A recent report says the inadequate number of skilled rangers to confront the heavily armed gangsters and lack modern technological facilities are reasons for increased killing of elephants. PHOTO|FILE
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“Wildlife crime is one of the most lucrative forms of illegal activity worldwide. It hurts people, communities and economies. It devastates ecosystems and puts national security at risk”, said a report tabled before the East African Legislative Assembly (Eala) during its session in Arusha recently.
