Two Ugandan nationals are in police custody after detectives intercepted a vehicle transporting suspected cannabis sativa along the busy Nakuru-Nairobi Highway in Limuru. The operation, led by specialised anti-narcotics officers, forms part of Kenya’s ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking and organised cross-border crime.
Highlights
- Two Ugandan suspects were arrested in Limuru.
- Detectives recovered bags containing cannabis sativa.
- The suspects were travelling from Kakamega to Nairobi.
- Officers acted on intelligence reports before staging an ambush.
- The suspects are being held pending court appearance.
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Detectives Intercept Vehicle in Limuru
Officers from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) working together with the Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU) arrested two Ugandan nationals during an operation along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway in Limuru.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), detectives had received intelligence about a suspicious vehicle believed to be transporting illegal drugs toward Nairobi.
The officers then mounted a targeted operation and intercepted a Toyota Hiace that was reportedly travelling from Kakamega.
Drugs Found Hidden in Bags
During the search, detectives recovered two black bags loaded with bales of cannabis sativa. The narcotics had allegedly been wrapped in yellow cellotape in an attempt to conceal them during transportation.
The two suspects were immediately arrested and taken into custody as investigations continue.
Authorities said the seized drugs will be preserved as exhibits in court once the suspects are formally charged.
DCI Intensifies War on Drug Trafficking
Police confirmed that the suspects are currently being held at Muthaiga Police Station awaiting arraignment.
The latest arrest comes as authorities continue to tighten surveillance on major highways and border-linked trafficking routes used by criminal networks operating across East Africa.
The DCI has also encouraged members of the public to share information that could help investigators dismantle drug trafficking operations and other forms of organised crime.
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