In a recent operation by the Anti-Narcotics Detectives at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, a significant drug trafficking attempt was thwarted, leading to the arrest of five individuals involved in a botched cocaine trafficking scheme.
The incident unfolded when Apoko Damaris Adhiambo, 32, was intercepted at terminal A1 while attempting to board a Kenya Airways flight to Antananarivo, Madagascar. A body scan revealed concealed cocaine pellets, totaling 600g, hidden in her undergarments. Subsequent investigations and interrogations unveiled a network involving a Ugandan national, Harriet Asaba, leading to further arrests.
The operation extended to Accra Road in Nairobi CBD, where Asaba was apprehended, and later to Free Area Hotel building, resulting in the discovery of additional cocaine pellets. The total seizure amounted to 33 pellets, with a combined weight of approximately 396 grams.
The authorities have initiated legal proceedings against the arrested suspects, with ongoing collaborative efforts with InterPol to identify the intended recipients of the illicit drugs in Antananarivo.
For those with relevant information, a dedicated hotline has been established by the DCI for reporting drug trafficking activities, ensuring anonymity and encouraging public participation in combating narcotics-related crimes.
#FichuakwaDCI. To provide intelligence on drug traffickers, call 0800 722 203. Anonymity guaranteed. Don’t hesitate! #narcoticsfreestate.