Two women arrested as NACADA mounts anti-narcotics raid in Kamulu

The raid, conducted at around 6:00 a.m. in the Vina area, was led by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) with support from specialised police units, including the K9 Unit and officers from Kamulu Police Station. 

Authorities said the operation was intelligence-led and targeted a residential house suspected to be a distribution point for illegal drugs.

During the search, officers recovered 82 rolls of dry plant material believed to be cannabis, 32 sachets of a similar substance, a digital weighing scale, 11 packets of rolling papers, a rolling tray, and Ksh 33,000 in cash suspected to be proceeds of crime.

The two suspects, described by investigators as key distributors in the area, were taken into custody and later booked at Kamulu Police Station. They are expected to be arraigned at the JKIA Law Courts upon completion of investigations.

NACADA Chief Executive Officer Anthony Omerikwa said the operation was made possible through information shared by members of the public, underscoring the role of community reporting in combating drug trafficking.

He also urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant as schools close for the holidays, warning that such periods may expose young people to increased risk of drug abuse.

Authorities said investigations are ongoing as efforts continue to dismantle local drug distribution networks.