A man was arrested after he was found carrying a live tortoise in a box while attempting to board a train to Mombasa.
The man had taken a taxi to the Syokimau SGR terminus ready to take the train to Mombasa when the animal was discovered.
He had a covered box and two suitcases, which were scanned, and the animal was found in the box.
Officials said he did not have a permit to allow him to travel with the animal in the March 24 drama.
He was detained ahead of planned arraignment.
Police say it is against the law to travel with such animals and trophies without a permit.