A suspected drug trafficker has been arrested and a substantial haul of suspected narcotics seized in an intelligence-led operation by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) in Mwala subcounty, Machakos county.
The operation was conducted in the early hours of Tuesday at a homestead in Mbiuni, where officers raided premises belonging to a 31-year-old male suspect following intelligence reports.
Nacada said a thorough search of the homestead led to the discovery of several quantities of dry plant material suspected to be cannabis, alongside hundreds of small rolls containing substances believed to be narcotic drugs.
Among the exhibits recovered were 85 brooms of dry plant material suspected to be bhang and 700 small brownish rolls containing suspected narcotics.
"Specifically, the team confiscated 300 small brownish rolls and another 400 similar rolls containing the suspected narcotics," Nacada said in a statement.
Officers also recovered 16 nylon papers containing dry plant material, 73 white Top Whistler papers and 44 brown Whistler papers, as well as a pair of scissors.
The Whistler papers are suspected to have been used as packaging materials.
The suspect was arrested at the scene, while all the recovered exhibits were seized and secured in safe custody.
He was subsequently escorted to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) police station for further processing as investigations into the suspected drug trafficking activities continue.
Speaking after the operation, Nacada chief executive officer Anthony Omerikwa commended the officers for their vigilance and swift action, reaffirming the authority's commitment to dismantling drug distribution networks across the country.
He said the operation demonstrated the importance of intelligence sharing and cooperation among security agencies in tackling drug trafficking.
"This operation demonstrates the effectiveness of collaborative intelligence and the unwavering resolve of the multi-agency security team to rid our communities of harmful substances," he said.
Omerikwa warned that the authority would sustain its crackdown on drug traffickers, urging communities to support efforts to identify and disrupt illicit drug networks.
"We are sending a clear message that there is no safe haven for drug peddlers in Kenya. Nacada will continue to work closely with the community to ensure that those who seek to profit from the destruction of our youth face the full force of the law," he said.
The suspect is expected to remain in custody as Nacada and police officers conclude investigations ahead of his arraignment in court.
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