Ivory, Drugs, Cash Seized
A week-long nationwide crackdown has sent shockwaves through criminal networks across the country, thanks to a well-coordinated operation led by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations’ National Central Bureau (NCB-Nairobi) and the Operations Directorate.
Among the impressive haul were elephant tusks and counterfeit U.S. dollars, according to police reports.
In a remarkable display of teamwork, officers from the National Police Service collaborated with various enforcement and state agencies, resulting in significant seizures of narcotics, fake goods, and several high-profile arrests.
Dubbed “Usalama XI,” this operation was part of a broader regional effort by the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) and the Southern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (SARPCCO).
The goal? To tackle serious transnational crimes like motor vehicle theft, drug and human trafficking, wildlife crimes, terrorism, mineral smuggling, illegal arms trade, and copper cable theft, as stated by the police.
For example, in Lang’ata, detectives from specialized DCI units executed a raid on a residence on October 8, 2025, acting on intelligence that led them to uncover counterfeit U.S. currency worth $31,700.
A suspect was apprehended at the scene and taken to DCI Headquarters for further investigation.
Meanwhile, at the Coast, drug traffickers faced a significant setback when a joint team intercepted a truck heading from Mombasa to Nairobi.
Upon inspection at Mariakani Police Station, officers discovered nine and a half sacks of cannabis sativa weighing in at 568.85 kilogram.
The driver was taken into custody, and both the truck and the drugs were confiscated as evidence.
In Eldoret, detectives took down a digital piracy ring that was involved in the illegal sale and installation of unauthorized internet streaming and IPTV services.
During a raid at the location, they found several mobile phones, promotional materials, and a control panel that allowed them to disconnect 64 unauthorized subscribers.
The suspect was processed by the appropriate authorities in preparation for prosecution.
In a different wildlife trafficking case, two suspects were arrested on October 6, 2025, in the Shalom area along Mombasa Road after they were caught with five elephant tusks valued at around Sh7.8 million.
They were taken to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Headquarters before being booked at Lang’ata Police Station, where they await arraignment.
Despite ongoing efforts to combat poaching, elephant tusks continue to be highly sought after in the black market.
Officials have reported that even with the global ban on the international ivory trade, African elephants continue to face significant poaching threats. In a bid to combat this issue, Kenya has rolled out advanced surveillance technology, including drones, to keep an eye on poachers and to monitor the populations of elephants and rhinos.
Ivory, Drugs, Cash Seized
