The suspects were arrested on Sunday in Kibwezi town, Makueni county. [Photo/star.co.ke]4 men were on Monday charged at Makindu law courts with illegal possession of ivory worth Sh1.6 million.

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According to the Star, the suspects,Tito Munguti, Muema Kamuti, Joshya Mwanzia and Mashuba Ivuti denied being in possession of the 2 elephant tusks.

They were arrested on Sunday in Kibwezi town, Makueni county.

 They will be remanded until Thursday as they await a pre-trial.

2 other men were also charged for illegally keeping a wild reptile at home.

Mwakera Mukala and Edwin Mwakera are said to have illegally confined a pangolin at Kishushe village, Makueni county.

Makindu senior resident magistrate Gerald Mutiso ordered their release on Sh200,000 bond each.

 The hearing of the case will be on October 9.