Foreign national suspected of drug trafficking arrested in Nairobi

The National Police Service (NPS), officers acting on a tip off nabbed the the suspect inside an apartment being used as a hub for the storage and distribution of illegal drugs.

A further search of the residence led to the recovery of 316 rolls and 105 sachets of suspected cannabis, each weighing approximately 1.5 grams. 

"In addition, several sachets containing a white powdery substance suspected to be a narcotic drug were found, pending forensic analysis to confirm its composition," NPS noted.

Thirty four sachets of rolling papers and foreign currency in different denominations believed to be the proceeds of the suspected illegal trade were also recovered.

The suspect was taken into custody, and all recovered items were secured as exhibits to support ongoing investigations.