NAIVASHA, Kenya, Nov 15 \u2013 In a major blow to the narcotics trade, a multi-agency team has apprehended a notorious drug trafficker in Naivasha, seizing a massive consignment of bhang with an estimated street value of over Sh2 million.<\/p>\n
The operation, led by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) and the National Police Service (NPS), saw officers storm a suspected drug den, unearthing a sophisticated packaging hub.<\/p>\n
Authorities confirmed the arrest of the high-value suspect, long on their radar, along with an accomplice. <\/p>\n
The raid yielded cannabis sativa (bhang) meticulously packaged for distribution in various forms, including stones, tariffs, sacks, and rolls, pointing to a large-scale operation.<\/p>\n
The bust comes as NACADA CEO, Anthony Omerikwa, issued a stern warning to criminal networks preying on the youth, especially with the current school holidays in full swing.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo the drug traffickers who see school holidays as a prime time to peddle your poison and destroy our children, your days are numbered,\u201d Dr. Omerikwa declared. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis operation is a clear message that we are coming for you. We will not allow you to jeopardize the future of our next generation.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Naivasha crackdown is part of the intensified nationwide Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) against drugs and illicit alcohol, a directive issued by Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen.<\/p>\n
The initiative has galvanized security and anti-narcotics units across the country, leading to a significant uptick in seizures and arrests.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis successful operation is a direct result of the renewed multi-agency vigour under the Rapid Results Initiative,\u201d a NACADA statement read. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe are leveraging intelligence and acting decisively to dismantle these networks from the top down.\u201d<\/p>\n
The two suspects are currently in custody, and the case has been handed over to the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) Headquarters for further investigation and prosecution.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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