The fight against drug trafficking intensified after a NACADA-led multi-agency operation in Ahero, Kisumu County, broke up a narcotics supply network connecting Kisumu and Nairobi.
Working on intelligence leads, a joint team of NACADA officers, the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) Kisumu branch, and a specialised unit of the National Police Service (NPS) raided the area, seizing a large consignment of bhang bound for Nairobi and other towns.
In the early morning operation, officers recovered 12 sacks of bhang, already packaged for distribution. The drugs have an estimated street value of Sh12 million, making it one of the region’s biggest seizures in recent months.
A prime suspect, identified as a main supplier to the Kisumu and Nairobi markets, was arrested at the scene. She was taken to Kisumu Police Station for processing ahead of arraignment.
Authorities described the arrest as a significant step in dismantling a trafficking network linked to rising drug use and related crime in both cities.
Speaking shortly after the operation, NACADA Chief Executive Officer Dr. Anthony Omerikwa hailed the successful raid as a testament to the government’s relentless efforts to combat narcotics and protect communities.
“This seizure represents a significant blow to the drug cartels exploiting our youth and destabilising families. NACADA, working with other security agencies, will not relent until these networks are dismantled completely. We are committed to ensuring that those who profit from destroying lives face the full force of the law,” said Omerikwa.
He further urged members of the public to play an active role by reporting suspicious drug-related activities through NACADA’s toll-free 24/7 hotline, 1192, emphasising that public participation is vital in winning the war against narcotics.
The seized narcotics have been secured as exhibits and will be analysed as part of the ongoing investigations.
Authorities confirmed that more operations are planned in the coming weeks as part of the intensified nationwide crackdown targeting drug traffickers and illicit alcohol cartels.
