DCI seizes Ksh.17 million worth of bhang, fake US dollars, and ivory in week-long raid

 

(Posted 13th October 2025)

 

 

Mirriam Njeri, Citizen Digital (Kenya), October 11, 2025
A nationwide week-long multiagency operation to dismantle organized criminal networks has weakened criminal networks following a coordinated multi-agency operation led by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations’ National Central Bureau (NCB-Nairobi) and the Operations Directorate. Officers from the National Police Service teamed up with various enforcement and state agencies, resulting in major seizures of narcotics, counterfeit goods, and several high-profile arrests.
Disclaimer: The price of ivory quoted in these articles may be incorrect. The current price for ivory in Africa is estimated to be between $50-$100 per kilo. Overstating the price of ivory incentivises poachers.
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