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  • Police dismantle narcotics network in Kibra

    Police dismantle narcotics network in Kibra

    Police officers in Nairobi have dealt a major blow to illicit drug networks following a successful intelligence-led operation in the Laini area of Kibra.

    According to the National Police Service (NPS), undercover officers from Kibra Police Station conducted a sting operation after acting on actionable intelligence, leading to the arrest of several key suspects linked to the illegal drug trade.

    During the operation, officers recovered a significant consignment of assorted narcotics and drug-related items. The haul included syringes and needles, assorted liquid drugs and unidentified tablets, “Moody” tablets, multiple rolls of cannabis sativa (bhang), alcohol swabs, cotton wool, and packets of candles.

    The arrested suspects were escorted to Kibra Police Station, where they remain in custody pending further investigations and arraignment in court.

    Police said all confiscated narcotics and related exhibits have been securely stored in the station’s exhibits room as investigations continue.

    The National Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug trafficking and abuse, saying it will intensify intelligence-led crackdowns on illegal drug networks across the country.

    NPS also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement agencies by reporting suspicious activities through the nearest police station, emergency numbers 999 and 911, or toll-free line 0800 722 203 and WhatsApp number 0709 570 000.

     

  • DCI seizes amphetamines hidden in candles at JKIA

    DCI seizes amphetamines hidden in candles at JKIA

    Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Anti-Narcotics Unit have intercepted a shipment of suspected amphetamines at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

    The drugs, which were concealed inside 10 large candles, were being trafficked from Bujumbura, Burundi, to Australia.

    The discovery was made during a routine verification exercise at the DHL Cargo Shed within the airport’s cargo area.

    Upon inspection, officers found a whitish crystalline substance wrapped in yellow cellotape inside a carton.

    Preliminary tests confirmed the substance to be amphetamines, a highly addictive drug.

    Following the seizure, authorities launched further investigations to track down the traffickers behind the illegal shipment.

    The DCI has intensified efforts to dismantle international drug trafficking networks using Kenya as a transit point.

    This latest bust highlights the increasing sophistication of drug smuggling tactics and the vigilance of Kenyan security agencies in curbing the illicit trade.