Atleast 71 Ethiopians were on Saturday evening arrested of allegedly being involved in human trafficking.
Eastern Regional Police Commander Joseph Ole Napeiyan said the 38 male adults and 33 male juveniles were arrested after they were found loitering at Magorofani area off Mwananchi Road in Syokimau, Athi River East subcounty.
He said police responded after being tipped by members of the public leading to the arrests.
"It was reported by members of the public that there was a number of suspected foreigners at Magorofani area off Mwananchi Road in Syokimau. Police responded to the scene and made the arrests" Napeiyan told the Star.
He explained that it is suspected that the 71 males were unlawfully confined in a residential house whose owner is yet to be established.
"The suspects are said to have allegedly escaped from the house after they broke the main door and window pales then ended up loitering before the arrest,"Napeiyan said.
They have been detained at Mavoko SNP police station pending interrogation, investigations and subsequently being arraigned in court on Monday.
