Limuru, Kenya — Detectives from Kenya’s Transnational Organized Crime and Anti-Narcotics Units, supported by officers from the Mutarakwa police post, intercepted a significant narcotics shipment during an intelligence-led operation along the Maai Mahiu-Nairobi Road.
The operation led to the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of nine 90-kilogram sacks containing cannabis sativa.
The suspects, identified as Minja Jimmy, 37, and his accomplice Bernard Nyabero Nyakangi, were apprehended while traveling in a white Toyota Noah (Reg. No. KCX 728Q).
During a routine search of the vehicle, officers discovered the narcotics neatly packed and concealed under black polythene.
The operation, which is part of a wider crackdown on drug trafficking, marks another success in Kenya’s battle against the narcotics trade.
Following their arrest, the vehicle and seized contraband were escorted to the Mutarakwa police post for further processing.
The suspects were subsequently transferred to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters for continued interrogation and will soon face formal charges.
SUSPECTS NABBED, NARCOTICS SEIZEDIn an Intelligence led operation, a multi-agency team comprising of Transnational Organized Crime and Anti-Narcotics units’ detectives augmented by officers drawn from Mutarakwa police post within Limuru subcounty have arrested two suspects and
This operation comes as part of a larger effort by Kenyan authorities to address the growing threat of drug abuse in the country, especially among the youth.
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has been outspoken about the urgent need for action, highlighting the devastating impact of drug addiction on Kenya’s younger generation.
Murkomen has previously called for a nationwide crackdown on illicit alcohol and drug abuse, especially in colleges and universities, where drug use has alarmingly risen.
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) released a disturbing report in February 2025, revealing that 53% of Kenyans have used illicit drugs at some point in their lives.
The report, which focused on university students, indicated a troubling shift, with female students now leading in drug abuse rates, a reversal from previous trends where male students were predominantly affected.
As the investigation into this narcotics bust continues, officials are doubling down on efforts to combat the illegal drug trade and its detrimental effects on the country’s youth.
