Three suspects have been arrested and 1,002 rolls of bhang recovered following a multi-agency security operation targeting illicit drug trafficking in Jericho Estate, Buruburu Sub-County, Nairobi.
The crackdown, conducted on Friday, October 30, 2026, brought together officers from the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), Jogoo Road Police Station, the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) and the police K-9 Unit.
According to the National Police Service, the operation was intelligence-led and targeted a two-bedroom residential house within Jericho Estate that was suspected of being used for drug-related activities.
Acting on actionable intelligence reports, the multi-agency team raided the premises and conducted a search, leading to the discovery of 1,002 rolls of bhang believed to have been stored for distribution.
Three suspects who were found inside the house were arrested during the operation as officers moved to dismantle what authorities suspect was part of a local drug distribution network.
The suspects were subsequently escorted to Jogoo Road Police Station, where they were detained pending processing and arraignment in court. The recovered narcotics were secured as exhibits to support the investigations and any subsequent prosecution.
The operation forms part of broader efforts by security agencies to intensify the fight against illicit drugs and substance abuse, which continue to pose significant challenges to public safety, particularly in urban communities.
NACADA and the National Police Service have been working with other security agencies to disrupt drug supply networks, apprehend suspected traffickers and prevent narcotic substances from reaching communities.
The latest crackdown also highlights the role of intelligence-led policing and collaboration between law enforcement agencies in identifying premises allegedly used to store and distribute prohibited substances.
Authorities have reiterated their commitment to intensifying operations against drug trafficking, warning those involved in the trade that security agencies will continue pursuing individuals and networks linked to the distribution of narcotics.
The government has also continued to encourage community participation in the fight against drugs, noting that information provided by members of the public can assist investigators in identifying suspicious activities and locations.
The National Police Service has urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspected drug trafficking, possession and distribution activities to the nearest police station or through established emergency reporting channels.
Members of the public can share information through the toll-free emergency numbers 999 and 911, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations' Fichua Kwa DCI hotline on 0800 722 203, or via WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.
The agencies say sustained cooperation between law enforcement officers and communities remains essential in tackling the drug menace, protecting vulnerable groups and creating safer neighbourhoods.
The three suspects are expected to face court proceedings as investigations into the recovered narcotics continue.
