Marieta Mbula Nzuki, Irene Muthike, Josphat Maina and Margaret Mbithe were arrested in Athi River following a targeted anti-narcotics operation that resulted in the recovery of several packages and bales of dry cannabis.

The four suspects were apprehended during coordinated raids conducted by officers drawn from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) and the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU), acting on intelligence reports.

According to investigators, the operation focused on two mabati structures located in Kisumu Ndogo and a separate residential unit at Ngimo Apartment, where the suspected narcotics were discovered.

Authorities indicated that the raid was intelligence-led, with officers moving in after gathering information linking the premises to suspected drug trafficking activities.

Following the arrests, the suspects were taken to Muthaiga Police Station, where they are currently being processed as investigations continue ahead of their planned arraignment.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations stated that the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to disrupt drug supply chains and curb the spread of narcotics, particularly among young people, who remain the most affected demographic.