Police Intercept Chemicals and Explosives at Kenya-Tanzania Border

Officers from the Kenya Police Service (KPS) have intercepted chemicals and explosives at the Isebania Border in Kuria West Sub-County.

In a statement, KPS said police officers stopped a white Toyota Probox suspected of having crossed into Kenya through the porous Nyang’iti border from Tanzania.

“Officers based at Isebania Police Station in Kuria West Sub-County intercepted a white Toyota Probox suspected to have crossed into Kenya through the porous Nyang’iti border from Tanzania,” KPS said.

KPS said the occupants of the vehicle abandoned it and fled on foot after police officers spotted the van.

Police Recovery at Isebania Border

Police recovered 12 drums of sodium cyanide weighing 50kg each and two cartons of V6 Explogel explosives concealed in brown cartons following a search of the vehicle.

“On spotting police, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.  A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 12 drums of Sodium Cyanide (50kg each) and 2 cartons of explosives (V6 Explogel) concealed in brown cartons,” reads part of the statement.

“A manhunt for the suspect is ongoing. We remain vigilant in safeguarding our borders and protecting the public from dangerous and illegal consignments.”

Also Read: Ex-Police Officer Jailed 30 Years for Murder

Terrorists Attack Thwarted

This comes after officers from the National Police Service, in collaboration with other security agencies, conducted a high-level counter-terrorism operation that prevented what could have been a devastating attack.

The intervention followed months of coordinated intelligence gathering, surveillance, and data analysis focused on suspects believed to be linked to the Somalia-based extremist group Al-Shabaab.

Also Read: Ruto Announces Special Police Force for Nairobi City

Acting on verified intelligence, the officers raided a hideout in Nairobi used by the suspects, where they seized five AK-47 assault rifles and twenty magazines loaded with a total of 600 rounds of ammunition, six hand grenades, and a Makarov pistol with 24 rounds of ammunition.

Additionally, medical kits and logistical supplies were also recovered at the scene, underscoring the scale of the threat that was disrupted.

Follow our WhatsApp Channel for Instant News Updates

Police officers intercepted chemicals and explosives at the Isebania Border in Kuria West Sub-County. PHOTO/KPS.