Two suspected drug traffickers arrested in Migori

40 tariffs and 230 sticks of what is suspected to be cannabis recovered in Migori. [Courtesy]

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), in collaboration with the Anti-Narcotic Unit (ANU) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), arrested two suspected drug traffickers on Monday, January 6, in Pandipieri, Migori County.

In a statement, NACADA boss Anthony Omerikwa noted that during the raid, 40 tariffs and 230 sticks of what is suspected to be cannabis, along with 1.5 liters of chang'aa, uncustomed cigarette packets, dry plant material suspected to be cannabis, and an improvised black smoking device, were found in the house.

In another raid in the same area, the team dismantled an illicit drug and alcohol syndicate, recovering 384 tariffs and 628 sticks of what is suspected to be marijuana.

Additionally, 21.5 liters of chang'aa, dry green plant material suspected to be cannabis (packed in two sacks and a basin), and two phones were seized.

According to Omerikwa: "This successful operation highlights the strength of our multi-agency approach in combating the proliferation of illicit drugs and alcohol. We are determined to safeguard communities from the adverse effects of substance abuse," he said.

The seized items will undergo forensic analysis, and the suspects will face legal action as investigations continue.