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Woman Arrested at JKIA for Cocaine Smuggling Attempt to India
A 25-year-old woman was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) while attempting to smuggle cocaine to India, according to anti-narcotics authorities.
Caroline Wanjiku Mwangi was apprehended during a routine security check as she prepared to board a flight to Goa. Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit discovered suspicious packages concealed within her luggage during inspection.
Upon further examination, officers found a white powdery substance wrapped in yellow cellotape hidden inside two smaller bags within her main luggage. Field testing confirmed the substance was cocaine weighing approximately 1.3 kilograms.
“Our officers conducted a routine check that led to this significant seizure,” said a spokesperson for the Anti-Narcotics Unit. “This arrest demonstrates the vigilance of our security personnel at our international gateways.”
The suspect is currently detained at JKIA Police Station awaiting formal charges. The seized narcotics have been secured as evidence for the upcoming court proceedings.
This arrest comes amid increased efforts by Kenyan authorities to combat drug trafficking through the country’s airports and border points. Law enforcement officials continue to warn that drug trafficking carries severe legal consequences in Kenya.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about Kenya being used as a transit point for narcotics moving between Asian and African drug markets. Authorities have pledged to maintain heightened vigilance at all ports of entry.
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