Police Recover Narcotics, Arrest Four Suspects in Nairobi Operations

Acting on credible intelligence from the public, officers from South B Police Station in Makadara Sub-County, Nairobi Region, conducted an operation along the Ngong River in the Kayaba slums on Tuesday, January 6, under the leadership of the Officer Commanding Station (OCS).

In a statement, the National Police Service (NPS) said officers raided a shanty during the operation and successfully recovered narcotics believed to be intended for distribution.

“The recovered items included six kilograms of a substance suspected to be cannabis sativa and twenty-nine rolls of a green substance, also suspected to be cannabis,” reads part of the statement.

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Police Arrest Suspect With Drugs

In a separate incident yesterday evening, officers from Kahawa West Police Station in Kasarani Sub-County, while on routine patrol in the Kenyatta Market area, arrested one suspect.

The suspect was found in possession of one hundred and fifty rolls of a substance suspected to be cannabis sativa, as well as three cookies believed to have been prepared using cannabis.

Following these recoveries, a total of four suspects were arrested and placed in police custody pending arraignment.

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NPS Message to the Public

The National Police Service (NPS) said these operations underscore its commitment to combating drug trafficking and protecting the community from the harmful effects of narcotics.

They also highlight the vital role of public cooperation in strengthening security and law enforcement efforts.

“These operations underscore the commitment of the National Police Service to combat drug trafficking and protect the community from the harmful effects of narcotics. They also highlight the vital role of public cooperation in enhancing security and law enforcement efforts,” NPS said.

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