The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), through its Anti-Narcotics Unit, on Thursday, October 9, destroyed a cache of precursor chemicals used in the production of narcotic drugs.
The chemicals were seized during a recent sting operation in Namanga that dismantled a transnational drug trafficking network.
The operation, which uncovered plans to establish a large-scale drug manufacturing lab aimed at both domestic and international markets, marked a significant breakthrough in the fight against narcotics in Kenya.
The seized substances were destroyed at the East African Portland Cement facility in Athi River, Machakos County.
The exercise was conducted in accordance with strict environmental and safety protocols, with oversight from officials from the Judiciary, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the Government Chemist, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), and the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
DCI Director of Planning Bernard Walumoli, who oversaw the destruction, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to disrupting drug trafficking operations across the country.
“The destruction of these chemicals sends a clear message Kenya will not be a safe haven for organised criminal networks involved in the production and distribution of dangerous drugs,” Walumoli said.
He emphasized the DCI’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its capabilities through advanced training, improved forensic tools, and strong collaborations with both local and international partners.
“By ensuring these chemicals are permanently destroyed, we eliminate any possibility of them re-entering the community,” he added.
The DCI has vowed to continue tightening the noose on drug cartels operating within and beyond Kenya’s borders.
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