NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 12\u2013 The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Friday destroyed narcotic drugs valued at approximately Sh176.5 million, following the conclusion of a court process overseen by Senior Principal Magistrate Njeri Thuku at the DCI\u2019s National Forensic Laboratory.<\/p>\n
Deputy DCI Director John Onyango praised the coordinated efforts of all stakeholders involved in the operation, highlighting the agency\u2019s commitment to combating drug trafficking and abuse.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery gram of these drugs destroyed represents lives saved,\u201d Onyango stated.<\/p>\n
The narcotics, which included cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, amphetamine, atilafetamine, cannabis, and flunitrazepam, were seized by Anti-Narcotics detectives during separate operations.<\/p>\n
Magistrate Thuku emphasized that the goal of the destruction exercise is to ensure community safety and protect society from the dangers posed by drug-related crimes. She commended the DCI for its dedication to safeguarding the nation.<\/p>\n
The event was attended by representatives from various government agencies, including Allan Mulama from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Director of the Anti-Narcotics Unit Samuel Laboso, Director of Liaison and Corporate Communications John Marete, and officers from the Government Chemist, among others.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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