Detectives in Nairobi, Kenya, arrested seven suspects after they were found possessing narcotic drugs worth Ksh121 million ($86157).
The seven consisted of one Pakistan, one Indian and five Kenyans.
Detectives drawn from the anti-narcotics drugs department busted Muhammed Salem Mohamed Hussein, Khan Mohamed Ashraf Changu, Wesley Silvanus Adwenya, Paul Kivuli Sote, Railings Innocent Ogondi, Moses Liyai Imbwanga and Latif Mohamed Dawood at Nairobi’s Ngara estate.
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According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects were heading to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
A vehicle with two occupants carrying approximately 23 cartons containing compressed packages of whitish powdery substances labelled ‘Boss Head’ was also arrested.
“Upon further search at the suspects’ residence that 46 drums stashed with whitish powdery substances packed in clear polythene bags were recovered.”
“In addition, fifty-five (55) packages in transparent polythene bags containing similar powdery substances suspected to be Narcotic drugs were also recovered and a further 133 sacks, each weighing 25kgs, marked sodium bicarbonate,” said the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Forensic detectives performed drug analyses to ascertain the precise quantity and make-up of the narcotics found.
The suspects will be arraigned in court on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the JKIA Chief Magistrate’s Court.
Elsewhere, a Thai national identified as Netima Ngamsap was arrested on Thursday at JKIA moments before she boarded a flight to Singapore carrying 3 kilograms of cocaine.
“Hawk-eyed anti narcotics detectives based at the airport, detected the package that was carefully concealed in a false bottom of the woman’s suitcase. The suspect is currently in custody assisting our officers with investigations,” added DCI.
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