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December 3, 2025
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KDF probes alleged theft of seized meth consignment by its officers

KDF probes alleged theft of seized meth consignment by its officers

KDF is investigating officers accused of stealing part of a Sh8.2bn meth haul seized during a major maritime operation involving regional security agencies...

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The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is investigating several of its personnel over allegations of stealing a portion of a massive methamphetamine consignment seized in October during a maritime interdiction operation. Despite these claims, the military states the entire 1,024 kilograms of narcotics remain intact.

  • A total of 1,024 kilograms of crystal meth, valued at approximately Sh8.2 billion, was recovered during Operation Bahari Safi 2025.01.
  • The Kenya Navy led the multi-agency mission that intercepted the dhow, codenamed IGOR, on October 25, 2025, approximately 630 kilometres east of Mombasa.
  • Six foreign nationals were arrested aboard the vessel, with 769 packages of meth found hidden in compartments.

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