By Our Crime Reporter
Heroin valued at Sh1.19 million has been seized in an intelligence-led operation in Nakuru, leading to the arrest of a suspected trafficker.
Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit arrested the suspect after trailing him while he rode a motorcycle within the town.
The suspect was identified as Ephantus Kariuki Mwangi, 42. He was riding a motorcycle, registration number KMEC 785W, and carrying luggage that drew the attention of officers.
A search of the luggage uncovered 397 grams of heroin concealed for transport. Police also recovered two syringes and needles, ten rolls of bhang, and three packets of Supermatch cigarettes.
Investigators said the arrest disrupted what they believe was an active drug supply run within Nakuru and its environs.
Kariuki is being held in police custody as detectives complete investigations ahead of his arraignment.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations said the operation was part of sustained efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks.
“We will not relent in pursuing drug traffickers and dismantling their networks through intelligence-led operations and inter-agency cooperation,” the DCI said.
Police said further investigations are ongoing to establish whether the suspect is linked to a wider trafficking syndicate.