Police have arrested a fourth suspect linked to a livestock theft ring operating in Embu and Kerugoya counties.

Detectives apprehended Anthony Macharia Nyaga in Embu town. Nyaga is believed to be a receiver of stolen livestock for the syndicate.

His arrest came just hours after three other individuals connected to the same ring were taken into custody.

Nyaga is currently in police custody, awaiting processing and arraignment. The arrests are part of an ongoing crackdown to dismantle the entire syndicate.