By Dorothy Musyoka
A nationwide week-long crackdown has led a blow to organized criminal networks following a coordinated multi-agency operation led by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations’ National Central Bureau (NCB-Nairobi) and the Operations Directorate.
An operation that brought together officers from the National Police Service and multiple enforcement and state agencies,resulted in major seizures and multiple arrests.
Codenamed “Usalama XI,” the operation was part of a joint regional initiative by the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) and the Southern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (SARPCCO), aimed at disrupting transnational crimes including drug and human trafficking, terrorism, wildlife crimes, mineral smuggling, motor vehicle theft, illicit arms trade and copper cable theft.
In Lang’ata, detectives from the Transnational Organized Crimes Unit (TOCU) and the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) arrested a suspect for being in possession of US currency valued at $31,700.
“n Lang’ata, detectives from the Transnational Organized Crimes Unit (TOCU) and the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) raided a residence in Royal Park Estate on October 8, 2025, acting on intelligence that led to a the discovery of counterfeit U.S. currency valued at $31,700. The suspect, Nanji Nabil Taj (32), was arrested on-site and escorted to DCI Headquarters for further processing,” stated the DCI.
At the Coast, a joint enforcement team intercepted a Mercedes Benz truck transporting narcotics from Mombasa to Nairobi.
“Upon inspection at Mariakani Police Station, officers uncovered 9½ sacks of cannabis sativa weighing 568.85 kilograms, with an estimated street value of Ksh.17 million. The driver, Shem Horace Obonyo (38), was arrested as both the truck and narcotics were seized as exhibits,” noted the detectives.
In Eldoret, detectives dismantled a digital piracy ring operated by Kelvin Kiplang’at, who was engaged in the illegal sale and installation of WAKA Internet Streaming and IPTV services.
“A raid at his premises yielded two mobile phones, 135 advertising flyers, and the WAKA TV pirate control panel, through which detectives disconnected 64 unauthorized subscribers. Kiplang’at was processed by the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) ahead of prosecution,” stated the DCI.
In a separate wildlife protection operation, two suspects were arrested on October 6, 2025, in the Shalom area along Mombasa Road, after being found in possession of five elephant tusks valued at approximately Ksh.7.8 million.
The duo was processed at the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Headquarters before being booked at Lang’ata Police Station pending arraignment.
The DCI reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with national, regional, and international partners to dismantle organized criminal networks and ensure the safety and security of all.