KRA customs intercepts suspected narcotics at JKIA

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Customs Officers stationed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Saturday morning intercepted a male passenger arriving from Bangkok in possession of suspected narcotics.

The passenger was flagged after his two suitcases, each weighing 23 kilograms, were scanned, and anomalies were detected by the baggage scanner.

Upon physical inspection, Customs officers discovered a total of 41 sachets concealed within the luggage, suspected to contain narcotic substances.

A multi-agency team has since been constituted to undertake further investigations and appropriate legal action in accordance with Kenyan law.

“The KRA remains committed to working closely with other government agencies in the fight against drug trafficking and the protection of Kenya’s borders,” KRA said in a statement.