The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse
(NACADA) has stepped up its crackdown on narcotics with a raid in Bondeni,
Nakuru, that led to the arrest of a woman and the seizure of cannabis and
cannabis-laced cookies allegedly meant for minors.
The enforcement operation, carried out on the
night of 11 August 2025, followed intelligence reports about a suspected drug
den targeting vulnerable communities.
NACADA enforcement officers said they found multiple rolls of cannabis
(bhang) and cookies infused with the drug during the raid.
NACADA Chief Executive Officer Dr. Anthony
Omerikwa said the suspect is part of a trafficking network allegedly run by her
husband, who is still at large.
“This arrest is just the beginning,” Dr.
Omerikwa told reporters on Tuesday.
“We are pursuing all accomplices to ensure this network is completely
dismantled.”
According to NACADA, the trafficking ring has
been supplying drugs to young people in Bondeni and nearby estates, posing a
serious risk to public health and safety.
“The use of cannabis-laced edibles to lure
minors is a disturbing tactic that shows the lengths traffickers will go to
expand their market,” Dr. Omerikwa said.
“We will not rest until every individual involved in the narcotics trade
faces the full force of the law.”
The suspect remains in custody as
investigations continue to establish the full scope of the network and identify
others involved.
Police say they are tracking
additional suspects connected to the seized contraband.
NACADA has urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any
suspicious drug-related activity.
“Community cooperation is vital,” Dr. Omerikwa
said.
“If you see something, say something. Together we can protect our children
and create a drug-free society.”
The Bondeni operation is part of a broader
national campaign targeting drug trafficking and abuse hotspots. NACADA says it
will continue to coordinate with law enforcement agencies to dismantle supply
chains and safeguard communities.
Authorities have warned that traffickers
caught in possession of narcotics will face prosecution without exception.
“Let this be a warning,” Dr. Omerikwa added.
“Our enforcement efforts are relentless, and no offender will evade
accountability.”
