# Four arrested over suspected poisoning of elephants in Kenya

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- BBC News, 2026-08-24 11:08 UTC
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- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c790w8wxv0do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Four people—three Kenyans and one Tanzanian—have been arrested over the suspected poisoning of at least 18 elephants in Amboseli National Park. Investigators are examining whether the animals consumed tomatoes treated with illegal pesticides and died from cyanide poisoning. The suspects are out on bail as the inquiry continues.