KISUMU, Kenya, Jan 20 \u2013 In a meticulously coordinated pre-dawn sting today, officers from the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) struck a major blow against cannabis trafficking in Kisumu County, netting contraband worth over Sh4 million and arresting a notorious female kingpin for the second time in under a year.<\/p>\n
The simultaneous operations, which sent shockwaves through the usually tranquil area, unveiled a brazen network operating with alarming audacity. In one raid on a homestead, officers arrested a woman described by NACADA CEO Dr. Anthony Omerikwa as a \u201chardcore trafficker who has been on our radar.\u201d <\/p>\n
The suspect was found with a substantial cache of cannabis packaged in the form of twigs, tarrifs (packets), and brooms.Her arrest adds a dramatic layer to the crackdown. <\/p>\n
This habitual trafficker was released on bond less than a week ago, following a previous arrest by NACADA during the \u2018Jukwaa la Usalama\u2019 initiative last year, where she was caught with a haul valued at nearly Sh10 million. <\/p>\n
She has active trafficking cases pending in court.\u201cThis individual epitomises the persistent challenge we face. Her swift re-arrest demonstrates our relentless pursuit,\u201d stated Dr. Omerikwa.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs directed by the President in the renewed fight against drug abuse, her property will now be subjected to the full asset forfeiture process. We are sending an unequivocal message.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a parallel operation that has particularly alarmed the community, NACADA operatives raided a drug den operating directly opposite the main entrance of Ahero Girls\u2019 High School.<\/p>\n
There, they recovered multiple tarrifs of cannabis, revealing how the illicit trade has embedded itself at the very heart of community life.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe discovery of narcotics being peddled directly across from a school is a clear indication of the brazen nature of those in this illicit trade,\u201d Dr. Omerikwa said. <\/p>\n
\u201cThey have now taken their operations to the doorstep of our learning institutions. The Authority will pursue all of them and ensure our learning spaces are free from this menace.\u201d<\/p>\n
The school administration, which collaborated with the authorities, hailed the operation. A senior school official, who sought anonymity, expressed profound relief. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis den has posed a great danger to our learners for too long,\u201d the official said. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe proximity was terrifying, especially when national surveys show the age of initiation to drug use is now as low as seven years. We are protecting children from a predator at the gate.\u201d<\/p>\n
The twin raids underscore NACADA\u2019s intensified, multi-pronged strategy combining intelligence-led enforcement with stringent legal consequences, including asset forfeiture. <\/p>\n
For the residents of Ahero, the dawn\u2019s events are a stark reminder of the pervasive drug threat, but also a signal that the long arm of the law is finally closing in on those who profit from poisoning the community, and its most vulnerable members.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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