How Police Caught Woman Smuggling Ksh4M Worth of Cocaine at JKIA

Her suspicion while undergoing screening prompted a response from detectives...

✨ Key Highlights

On June 13, 2025, detectives arrested a 26-year-old Kenyan woman at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for attempting to smuggle cocaine by ingesting drug pellets, valued at approximately Ksh4.39 million.

She concealed a total of **eight pellets** weighing **626.65 grams** of cocaine.
Officers from JKIA’s Anti-Narcotics Unit apprehended her based on suspicious behavior during routine screening.
In a related case, a United States citizen was arrested for similar drug trafficking methods earlier this year.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Kenyans

📰 Read Full Article

Part of the Day's Coverage

Miscellaneous News Insights

Explainer on why people need to pee during baths; detailed personal insights from Mama Rachel to President Ruto; customs case involving drug smuggling.

Explainer: Why You Feel The Need to Pee During Bath

Kenyans

My Incredible Bill: Mama Rachel's Heartfelt Message to President Ruto

Kenyans

3 stories in this topic

View Full Coverage

Related News

DCI Arrests Woman in Nairobi for Alleged Terror Link

New

top1h ago

DCI Arrests Woman in Nairobi for Alleged Terror Link

The Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) of the DCI arrested a 30-year-old Somali national in Eastleigh, Nairobi, for allegedly supporting a terrorist group. This arrest follows recent detentions in Marsabit and Mombasa related to terror financing and recruitment.

Kenyans

📰 Read Full Story

top2h ago

Parents Confront Police Over Arrest of KCSE Candidates

Parents of students at Trans Nzoia Secondary School in Trans Nzoia County confronted police at an unstated police station on Friday morning, demanding the release of KCSE candidates arrested the previous evening. The students, all minors, were detained on allegations of planning a riot, sparking fears for their ongoing national examinations.

Kenyans

📰 Read Full Story