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President William Ruto has declared substance abuse a national development and security emergency. A new 700-member Anti-Narcotics Unit within the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is set to be deployed in 2026 to combat drug trafficking and illicit alcohol. President Ruto announced that the unit will have enhanced capabilities comparable to the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit. The president has signaled a broader crackdown on illicit liquor and drugs in 2026. This comes as Nacada has revealed the tricks being used by drug lords.
Kenya is set to deploy a new 700-member Anti-Narcotics Unit within the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in 2026 to combat drug trafficking and illicit alcohol. President William Ruto declared substance abuse a national development and security emergency, announcing enhanced capabilities for the unit comparable to the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit.
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