The accused persons on 12.07.2014 at Kaloleni area within Arusha city were found in unlawful possession of five ivory tusks the property of Tanzania Government. In this case, Anti-poaching Unit received a tip from an informer that the accused person were in possession of ivory tusks and were looking for a buyer. The Unit set up a trap where the informer agreed to meet the accused person in Meru Inn Hotel. The accused persons arrived at the hotel with two bags and entered the informer room. The Anti-Poaching Unit stormed the room and found the informer and accused persons. However, the second accused person escaped the arrest. He was soon arrested and joined in the case. Upon searching the room, two bags were found with ivory tusks in them. Manager of the Hotel was called to witness and sign the certificate of seizure together with the informer and the first accused person. The first accused was found guilty while the second accused person was found not guilty.