NACADA arrests notorious Kisumu drug peddler carrying bhang worth Ksh.4M

According to NACADA, the officers raided the suspect's homestead and found a substantial cache of cannabis packaged in the form of twigs, tarrifs (packets), and brooms.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect was released on bond less than a week ago, following a previous arrest by NACADA during the ‘Jukwaa la Usalama’ initiative last year.

In the active trafficking case, she was caught with a haul valued at nearly Ksh.10 million.

“This individual epitomises the persistent challenge we face. Her swift re-arrest demonstrates our relentless pursuit,” stated NACADA CEO Dr. Anthony Omerikwa. 

“As directed by the President in the renewed fight against drug abuse, her property will now be subjected to the full asset forfeiture process. We are sending an unequivocal message.”

In a parallel operation, NACADA operatives raided a drug den operating directly opposite the main entrance of Ahero Girls’ High School to confiscate narcotics being peddled in the area. 

“The discovery of narcotics being peddled directly across from a school is a clear indication of the brazen nature of those in this illicit trade,” Dr. Omerikwa noted. 

“They have now taken their operations to the doorstep of our learning institutions. The Authority will pursue all of them and ensure our learning spaces are free from this menace.”

The school administration, which collaborated with the authorities, hailed the operation. A senior school official, who sought anonymity, expressed profound relief. 

“This den has posed a great danger to our learners for too long. The proximity was terrifying, especially when national surveys show the age of initiation to drug use is now as low as seven years. We are protecting children from a predator at the gate," the official stated.