Security agencies, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Anti-Narcotics Unit at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, have intercepted two methamphetamine consignments from Tanzania in a significant anti-drug operation.
The multi-agency operation conducted on Tuesday April 28, 2026, led to the recovery of two consignments of methamphetamine believed to be destined for the Philippines.
According to a statement from the Kenya Police Service, the first consignment weighed 1,730 grams and had an estimated street value of Ksh13.8 million.
Police reported that the consignment was concealed in items declared as car pistons, a common tactic used by traffickers to avoid detection.
“A multi-agency team led by Anti-Narcotics officers has dealt a major blow to drug trafficking after intercepting two consignments of methamphetamine at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport,” the police statement read in part.
The second haul weighed 1,020 grams and had a street value KSh 8 million. Authority say the consignment was traced to Juja and was also en route to the Philipines.
“The first haul of 1,730 grams valued at KSh 13.8 million was cleverly concealed in items declared as car pistons at the airport, having originated from Tanzania and destined for the Philippines. In a related operation, a second consignment weighing 1,020 grams and valued at KSh 8 million, traced to Juja, was also intercepted en route to the same destination,” police said.
Police have confirmed that investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend individuals behind the trafficking network.
