Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) have arrested two suspected drug traffickers in a significant operation conducted in Nairobi’s Donholm area.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) identified the suspects as Kenyan national Teresia Nduku and Tanzanian national Simba Kitwana Khamri, both apprehended while in possession of high-value cannabis believed to have been smuggled into the country.
The DCI shared details of the arrest in a statement on social platform X on Sunday, revealing that following their capture, the suspects led investigators to their residence located in the Manyanzani area of Tala, Kangundo Sub-County.
The operation unfolded after surveillance indicated suspicious activity linked to drug trafficking in the area.
Authorities conducted a thorough search of the residence, which yielded a backpack with a hidden compartment containing a significant amount of cannabis sativa, a digital scale, and various incriminating documents.
“This is a unique strain of cannabis sativa that originated from foreign lands and infiltrated Kenya through the Namanga border,” the DCI stated, emphasizing the sophistication of the traffickers’ operation.
Detectives described Khamri as a “maestro in skillful packaging,” highlighting his expertise in concealing the illicit drugs within everyday backpacks, likely to evade detection during transit. The seized cannabis strain is noted to be highly valuable, with an estimated street price of Ksh. 8,000 per gram, raising concerns about its potential impact on local drug markets.
Further analysis will be conducted to ascertain the distinctiveness of the cannabis strain seized. As of now, both suspects remain in custody, awaiting arraignment as investigations continue into their operations and connections within the drug trade.
