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KDF Probe Officers Over Alleged Drug Theft
Reports emerged that, as the narcotics were being offloaded for transport ashore, some KDF officers involved in the mission stole and concealed a portion of the narcotics for personal gain.
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers are under probe over claims that they were involved in the theft of drugs during their operation in Mombasa.
However, the military has brushed off the claims that its soldiers stole a portion of a methamphetamine consignment during an intelligence operation.
In an X post on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the military clarified details surrounding a multi-agency security operation in which a dhow was intercepted while transporting drugs.
“We wish to clarify that the entire 1,024 kilograms of methamphetamine offloaded ashore remains intact and is under continuous, round-the-clock protection by a dedicated multi-agency security team,” KDF said in a statement.
According to the KDF, the dhow was intercepted on October 25, 2025, while transporting 1,024 kilograms of methamphetamine.
Methamphetamine, often referred to as meth, is illegal in Kenya and is classified as a highly addictive drug and psychotropic substance with severe negative impacts on an individual and society as a whole.
It is a powerful and highly addictive stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system.
It has been an illegal drug in the country since the implementation of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act of 1994, which came into effect in August 1994.
The stateless dhow, which had been under the watch of international drug enforcement agencies, had repeatedly evaded prior crackdowns until its interception by the Kenyan Navy.
The operation was conducted in coordination with the Regional Coordination Operations Centre (RCOC) in Seychelles and the Regional Maritime Information Fusion Centre (RMIFC) in Madagascar, which provided surveillance through Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA).
Reports emerged that, as the narcotics were being offloaded for transport ashore, some KDF officers involved in the mission stole and concealed a portion of the narcotics for personal gain.
However, KDF noted that an investigation had been launched by the relevant authorities into the allegations, with the defence forces insisting that should the allegations be substantiated, stern action would be taken.
“The suspected KDF personnel are currently under investigation by the relevant authorities. Should the allegations be substantiated, appropriate disciplinary and legal measures will be taken in accordance with the law,” the statement read.
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