NACADA on Sunday arrested one suspect during a late-night intelligence-led operation in Kapsabet Town, Nandi County, where officers seized 2,400 stones of cannabis, a 20-litre jerrican suspected to contain cannabis seeds, and 116 bottles of contraband vodka believed to have originated from Uganda.
The agency says the crackdown is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle supply chains while strengthening prevention programmes in schools, families, and communities.
The operation, according to NACADA, highlights the danger of criminal activities occurring close to school-going children, exposing minors to drugs and illicit substances.
NACADA Chief Executive Officer Anthony Omerikwa said the agency is committed to protecting communities through targeted enforcement and prevention strategies.
“Protection of our communities is paramount. We are executing intelligence-led crackdowns to dismantle supply chains while strengthening prevention programmes,” he said.
He explained that NACADA’s strategy combines supply suppression through enforcement with demand reduction initiatives implemented in schools, families, and communities.
The agency said the presence of illegal substances in neighbourhoods poses significant risks to public safety, particularly for young people.
Omerikwa noted that the involvement of an adult in such illicit trade reaffirms the urgent need for community vigilance and collective responsibility in addressing drug trafficking.
The Nandi operation follows similar coordinated raids in Trans Nzoia County, where NACADA recovered over 400 litres of unlicensed ethanol and dismantled a cannabis-selling ring at Kitale Bus Park, arresting multiple suspects.
Omerikwa described the recent actions as a strong warning to individuals profiting from narcotics and illegal alcohol distribution.
He urged members of the public to remain alert and report suspicious activities to authorities, emphasizing that enforcement efforts must be supported by community cooperation.
The agency maintains that its nationwide operations are guided by intelligence and aim to disrupt distribution networks in both urban and rural areas.
Officials say sustained collaboration between communities and enforcement agencies is essential to curb substance abuse and protect children and families.
NACADA has intensified crackdowns in recent months as part of broader efforts to reduce drug availability and illegal alcohol circulation across the country.
The authority says it remains committed to combining enforcement with prevention programmes to address both the supply and demand sides of the drug problem.
The seized items from the Kapsabet operation remain under investigation as the suspect prepares to appear in court, where formal charges will be presented.
The agency maintained that enforcement actions are being strengthened alongside prevention initiatives aimed at reducing drug demand among young people and vulnerable communities.
Officials emphasized that similar coordinated operations will continue in different parts of the country as part of a broader national strategy to combat substance abuse.
The authority also urged members of the public to report suspicious activities to relevant agencies to support law enforcement efforts.
Anthony Omerikwa reiterated that community cooperation is essential in sustaining gains made through such crackdowns.
He noted that protecting children and families remains a priority, adding that enforcement and prevention must work together to achieve long-term impact.
The case will now proceed through the judicial process as investigations into the source and distribution network of the seized items continue.
