By Dorothy Musyoka
Kenya has been grappling with the scourge of narcotics trafficking, a vice that undermines societal well-being and threatens the fabric of law and order.
Faced with this mounting challenge, law enforcement agencies have escalated their efforts to dismantle drug cartels and bring perpetrators to justice.
In response to increased enforcement efforts nationwide, numerous individuals have been apprehended and substantial quantities of various illicit substances, such as bhang, cocaine, heroin, and other drugs, have been confiscated.
In a collaborative effort between the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) and the Organized Crime Unit (OSU) yielded significant results in the ongoing battle against narcotics trafficking with the key suspect taken to custody.
“In the latest operation conducted by a joint team of ANU& OSU detectives at Komarock Phase 2 estate last night,41 bales if bhang stashed in gunny bags were seized from Hse No.228 belonging to Alah Mohaned Kala, who was also taken to custody as a suspect of trafficking,” stated the detectives.
According to DCI, the 205-kilogram seizure Valued at approximately sh.6.2 million street value, underwent processing and was designated as evidence.
Additionally, a Toyota Noah with registration number KBL 186E, suspected to have been acquired through illicit means, was also confiscated and marked as part of the ongoing investigation into the illegal trade.
“The seizure weighing 205kg estimated at a street value of Sh6.2 million was processed and marked as exhibit, alongside a Toyota Noah Reg. No. KBL 186E believed to be a proceed of the illegal trade,” DCI noted.
However, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations has maintained that traffickers in narcotics must abandon illegal dealings and transition into legitimate business ventures, or else continue suffering the heat of the unforgiving law.
Earlier this year, the government initiated a campaign against illegal brew, drugs, and substance abuse, followed by the implementation of effective strategies to address the proliferation of illicit brews and narcotics in Kenya.