Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Nairobi Region have arrested a suspected drug trafficker and recovered cannabis valued at approximately Ksh 870,000 during an intelligence-led operation conducted along Waiyaki Way in Nairobi.
The suspect, identified as Caleb Wanyonyi Mukwenyi alias “Jay,” was reportedly nabbed during a targeted crackdown aimed at dismantling narcotics trafficking networks operating within the city.
According to the DCI, detectives recovered 29 kilograms of cannabis during the operation.
The consignment is believed to have been destined for distribution within Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) and surrounding estates.
Authorities described the arrest as a major breakthrough in the ongoing war against illegal drug trade in the capital and other urban centres.
Following his arrest, the suspect was taken into custody where he is currently undergoing processing ahead of his arraignment in court.
Investigators are also pursuing further leads to establish whether the suspect was acting alone or was linked to a larger syndicate involved in the supply and distribution of narcotics within Nairobi.
The DCI reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying intelligence-led operations targeting drug traffickers, noting that the fight against narcotic substances remains a key priority for law enforcement agencies.
The recovered bhang has since been secured as an exhibit as investigations continue.
