The crackdown followed a series of incidents that heightened concerns over organised violence in the county, including deadly clashes in Kisumu's Milimani area in July. Security officials subsequently warned that criminal gangs and those financing them would face legal action
By Chrispho OwuorThe operation was conducted by detectives from the Operations Support Unit (OSU), the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) and the General Service Unit (GSU) Tactical Team
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to NANIB, the officers recovered 19 packages containing cannabis sativa weighing 118.6kg, with an estimated street value of Sh3,358,000.
By David AbonyoPrincipal Magistrate Ivy Wasike sentenced Juliana Mala Wesonga and Consolata Anyango Ondongo after finding them guilty of trafficking narcotics valued at Sh1.68 million.
By Samuel OtienoThe operation comes as Kenyan authorities intensify efforts to combat the distribution and use of illicit drugs and other prohibited substances across the country
By Chrispho OwuorThe suspects are expected to appear in court as police proceed with investigations into the seized substance and the vehicle used to transport it
By Chrispho OwuorThe operation conducted on Monday led to the uprooting of 43 kilograms of cannabis plants and the seizure of an additional 8.5 kilograms and six rolls of the drug. The suspects are awaiting arraignment as police intensify the crackdown on illicit drugs nationwide.
By David AbonyoMolo, Nakuru County, Drug trafficking, Cannabis, Anti-Narcotics Unit, DCI, Migori County, Nyatike Sub-County, Police operation
By Samuel OtienoIn a statement on Thursday, the National Police Service (NPS) said the operations were part of sustained intelligence-led efforts to dismantle criminal networks, disrupt drug trafficking and bring offenders to justice.
By David AbonyoDetectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) in Nakuru, working with K9 officers, intercepted a blue Nissan Note, registration number KDN 836H, following intelligence reports.
By Samuel OtienoThe DCI noted that the coordinated operations reflected the determination of law enforcement agencies to target organised narcotics syndicates operating across the country
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to police, officers carried out a targeted raid at a house in the Soko Korona area of Timau Town that had been identified as a suspected storage and processing point for illicit drugs.
By David AbonyoAccording to the National Police Service (NPS), a search of the premises uncovered a significant quantity of suspected narcotics concealed inside gunny bags.
By David AbonyoIn its World Drug Report 2026, released on June 26, the UN agency highlighted that global drug use has increased significantly over the past decade, while increasingly potent synthetic substances are transforming illicit markets and posing growing threats to public health and international security
By Chrispho OwuorDuring the operation, officers seized two half-sacks of cannabis, cannabis seeds, several packages of the substance ready for distribution, a digital weighing scale, a hammer, cash suspected to be proceeds of the illicit trade, and other related exhibits
By Chrispho OwuorThe suspects Paul Ogolla Ogutu, also known as Ogola, and Emmanuel Ndoro Chaka, alias Ndoro, appeared before Mombasa Resident Magistrate Jamlick Muriithi Mwenda where they denied charges of trafficking narcotic drugs contrary to Section 4(a)(ii) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act.
By David AbonyoAt least six suspects were detained in coordinated operations in Kilifi, Busia, Nyandarua, Kirinyaga, and Kiambu, with cannabis and chang’aa seized
By Chrispho OwuorThe arrest followed what authorities described as a coordinated operation involving multiple agencies acting on information provided by members of the public.
By David AbonyoThe operation was carried out by police officers from Kendu Bay Police Station working alongside National Government Administrative Officers (NGAO), including the Area Chief of Rambira Location and the Assistant Chief of Kamser Seka Sub-Location.
By David AbonyoFollowing the arrest, the suspect was taken into custody at Migori Police Station, where authorities said she is being held pending arraignment in court
By Chrispho OwuorDuring the raid, the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) detectives also confiscated a Honda motorcycle, registration number KMGA 080F, which authorities believe was being used to facilitate the distribution and movement of narcotics within the region
By Chrispho OwuorAll arrested suspects were escorted to the station and placed in custody pending further police processing and arraignment in court. The confiscated narcotics were securely kept in the station's exhibits room
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to the DCI, detectives “arrested a suspected drug trafficker and recovered eight bags containing approximately one thousand six hundred (1,600) rolls of cannabis sativa (bhang) during an intelligence-led operation within Bomet County.”
By Chrispho OwuorDInvestigators said a search inside the house led to the recovery of large amounts of narcotics believed to have been prepared for distribution within Mombasa and other areas.
By David AbonyoThe driver was arrested and the vehicle detained as another suspect escaped and remains on the run. Authorities say investigations are ongoing as efforts to curb illicit trade continue across Kenya.
By David AbonyoDuring the operation, officers reportedly found two suspects inside the premises preparing and rolling plant material believed to be cannabis, commonly referred to as bhang, for consumption and sale.
By Bradley BosireThese recent busts highlight the scale of the drug problem Kenya faces, especially the illegal trade and rising use of cannabis. The National Police Service annual crime report shows that 3,860 people were arrested for possession in a recent year, 722 were arrested for trafficking, and 164 were arrested for cultivation.
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to the National Police Service (NPS), officers from Timboroa Police Station intercepted a metallic grey Toyota Noah, registration number KCE 542R, after receiving credible information that the vehicle was ferrying narcotics.
By David AbonyoAccording to a police report, the bus, registration KDN 368W and operated by Tawakal Bus Service, was on a routine trip from Nairobi when officers flagged it down for inspection.
By Samuel OtienoThe CS expressed concern over the “near-normalisation” of cannabis use in the country
By Maureen Kinyanjui