DCI Arrests Five Suspects In Multi-County Operation, Seizes 582kg Of Cannabis

Detectives have arrested five suspects and seized more than 582 kilograms of suspected cannabis sativa in coordinated anti-narcotics operations conducted in Kisumu, Kisii and Nairobi.The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the operations involved officers from the National Anti-Narcotics Bureau (NANIB), Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB), Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) and K-9 Unit as authorities intensified efforts to disrupt drug trafficking networks.

In Kisumu, officers intercepted a gold Toyota Axio, registration number KCM 214Q, at Kisumu Boys Roundabout following an intelligence-led operation.

The driver allegedly ignored orders to stop, prompting officers to shoot at the vehicle’s front left tyre.

Although the driver escaped during the confrontation, the co-driver, identified as 21-year-old Frida Night Odour, was arrested.

A search of the vehicle uncovered 282.55 kilograms of suspected cannabis packed in seven sacks and other loose quantities.

The consignment was valued at KSh8.65 million. Detectives also recovered 40 dozen packets of suspected uncustomed Supermatch cigarettes worth KSh40,000.

In Kisii County, officers acting on information from a member of the public raided a house at Keumbu Trading Centre.

They recovered seven sacks containing approximately 300 kilograms of suspected cannabis and arrested 32-year-old Elijah Amisi Mogire.

Meanwhile, a separate operation in Nairobi’s Jericho Estate led to the arrest of three men identified as Noah James Kariuli, Calvin Malibo and Brian Ndolo.Police recovered 1,002 rolls of suspected bhang concealed inside a black polythene bag in a two-bedroom house.

The suspects remain in custody pending arraignment, while the recovered exhibits have been secured.

The DCI has urged the public to share information anonymously to support efforts against drug trafficking across the country.

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