Three Arrested in Nairobi with Sh27.5 Million Worth of Narcotics

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has apprehended three suspects in Donholm, Nairobi County in a drug trafficking operation.

The suspects were allegedly planning to transport 6.8 kilograms of cocaine worth an estimated Sh27.5 million. The arrest, which took place on Saturday, unfolded when a team of detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) and the Organized Student Unit (OSU) intercepted the suspects at their residence in the New Donholm area. During the operation, the officers discovered a black suitcase containing a few clothing items, toiletries, and three seemingly innocent teddy bears.

However, upon closer inspection, the detectives uncovered a well-concealed stash of 298 cocaine pellets ingeniously hidden within the stuffed toys. The confiscated narcotics, weighing approximately 6.8 kilograms, are estimated to have a staggering street value of Sh27.5 million. The officers also uncovered several air tickets in the name of the female suspect, suggesting plans for potential international distribution of the illicit drugs. The DCI has expressed gratitude to vigilant members of the public who provided crucial information that led to the successful operation. Their willingness to report suspicious activities helped in dismantling this drug syndicate.

In a related development, the DCI also recovered a loaded AK47 rifle and a bale of bhang (cannabis) hidden inside a suspect's house in Meru County. The suspect managed to evade arrest by fleeing upon the officers' approach. The Kenyan authorities remain resolute in their commitment to curbing drug trafficking and associated crimes within the country's borders.