The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has stepped up its crackdown on illicit substances with successful operations in Homa Bay and Kisii counties, marking yet another milestone in the Authority’s sustained war on drugs.
In Oyugis, Homa Bay County, a high-impact intelligence-led operation conducted jointly by NACADA, the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU), and the Administration Police Service (APS) resulted in the arrest of two individuals found in possession of suspected narcotics and contraband goods. Recovered during the raid were 400 packets of uncustomed Supermatch cigarettes, 14 packets of Oris cigarettes, and cash in various denominations all suspected to be proceeds from the illicit trade.
Additionally, one suspect was found in possession of what is believed to be cannabis sativa. The contraband cigarettes are thought to have been smuggled into the country without customs clearance, contravening revenue and trade regulations. The suspects are currently being held at Oyugis Police Station pending further investigation.
Kisii operation
In a related operation in Kisii County, NACADA, in collaboration with the National Police Service (NPS), the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and ANU Nyanza Region, raided a rental residence in Nyakongo Village, Kitutu Central Sub-county. The team recovered 134 brooms suspected of being narcotic substances and two 90kg sacks of dried plant material believed to be cannabis sativa. Eight suspects were apprehended and are in police custody awaiting further legal action.
These operations follow the recent dismantling of a major drug distribution racket linked to a notorious drug baron in Kisii County just a month ago, underscoring NACADA’s determination and strategic momentum in dismantling drug networks across the country.
NACADA continues to champion a multi-agency approach to narcotics control, collaborating closely with law enforcement and intelligence partners to protect communities from the harmful grip of drugs. The Authority encourages the public to remain vigilant and report drug-related activities anonymously via the toll-free hotline 1192.
