NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 27 \u2013 The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), working jointly with the National Police Service, has uprooted two sacks of bhang in a targeted operation in Talau area, Trans Nzoia County, and arrested a 22-year-old suspect.<\/p>\n
The intelligence-led raid, conducted at a residential compound, is part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown on illicit drugs aimed at dismantling trafficking networks and protecting vulnerable groups.<\/p>\n
Speaking after the operation, NACADA Chief Executive Officer Anthony Omerikwa said the agency is intensifying intelligence gathering and strengthening multi-agency collaboration to combat drug abuse, particularly among young people.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis operation is a direct result of actionable intelligence and seamless collaboration between NACADA and law enforcement. Our message is clear: we are watching, and we will not allow our children to become collateral damage in the profit-driven schemes of traffickers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Dr. Omerikwa warned that the closure of schools has heightened the risk of exposure to drugs among young people, urging parents and guardians to remain vigilant.<\/p>\n
He encouraged the public to report suspicious activities through NACADA\u2019s toll-free helpline, 1192, noting that traffickers often exploit school holidays to recruit and target youth.<\/p>\n
\u201cDrug traffickers take advantage of unstructured time when schools are closed. We are countering this by intensifying our ground presence and working closely with communities,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Residents in Talau welcomed the operation, saying increased awareness campaigns have empowered them to identify and report illegal activities.<\/p>\n
A local resident, who requested anonymity, praised NACADA\u2019s presence, noting that community cooperation has strengthened the fight against drug abuse.<\/p>\n
NACADA reaffirmed its commitment to sustained operations across the country, urging members of the public to continue sharing information to help authorities track and dismantle drug trafficking networks.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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