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July 26, 2025
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KRA customs intercepts suspected narcotics at JKIA

KRA customs intercepts suspected narcotics at JKIA

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Customs Officers stationed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Saturday morning intercepted a male passenger arriving from Bangkok in possession of suspected narcotics. The passenger was flagged after his two suitcases, each weighing 23 ..

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Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Customs Officers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) intercepted a male passenger from Bangkok with suspected narcotics on Saturday morning. 41 sachets of suspected narcotic substances were found concealed in his luggage.

  • 2 suitcases, each weighing 23 kilograms, flagged by baggage scanner.
  • KRA Customs Officers effected the discovery.
  • A multi-agency team has been constituted for further investigation and legal action.

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