A multi-agency team from the Anti-Narcotics Unit has intercepted methamphetamine worth Ksh 10.5 million at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The drugs, weighing 1,320 grams, were seized at approximately 11:30am on May 6 at the Service-G4S facility inside the KQ Shed at JKIA.
How the Bust Unfolded
According to DCI detectives, the operation was led by a joint team comprising officers from the Anti-Narcotics Unit, the Kenya Revenue Authority, and other security agencies stationed at the airport. The meth was discovered during a routine inspection of cargo at the G4S logistics facility.
The package had been cleverly concealed within what appeared to be ordinary freight shipments, but sniffer dogs and advanced scanning equipment flagged the consignment for a thorough manual inspection. That’s when officers discovered the white crystalline substance hidden inside the packaging.
Rising Drug Trafficking Concerns
The seizure highlights the growing challenge of drug trafficking through Kenya’s main airport. Authorities have noted an increase in attempts to use JKIA as a transit point for narcotics destined for markets in Europe, Asia, and other parts of Africa.
Just weeks ago, another multi-agency operation at the same airport led to the recovery of a separate drug consignment, suggesting that traffickers are increasingly testing the airport’s security systems.
Investigations Underway
DCI officers have launched investigations to trace the origin and intended destination of the seized methamphetamine. Authorities are working to identify the individuals behind the shipment, with preliminary findings pointing to an international trafficking network.
The government has pledged to continue cracking down on drug trafficking networks operating through Kenyan entry points, with Interior Ministry officials recently calling for enhanced screening technology and tighter coordination between agencies.
