Four persons of interest are being held following a targeted anti-narcotics operation that led to the recovery of several packages and bales of dry cannabis in Athi River.

According to a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the four individuals were waylaid and apprehended during coordinated raids conducted by officers from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) and the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU).

“Four persons of interest have been arrested in Athi River following a targeted anti-narcotics operation that led to the recovery of multiple packages and bales of dry cannabis,” DCI said in a statement.

According to the DCI, the operation was carried out following officers’ action on credible intelligence.

How narcotics were recovered

The officers raided two mabati houses in the Kisumu Ndogo area and a rented residential house at Ngimo Apartment, where the narcotics were recovered.

“Acting on credible intelligence, the officers stormed two mabati houses in Kisumu Ndogo and a rented residential house at Ngimo Apartment, where the narcotics were recovered,” DCI noted.

The four were escorted to Muthaiga Police Station, where they are undergoing processing ahead of their arraignment in court.

“The suspects were subsequently escorted to Muthaiga Police Station, where they are undergoing processing ahead of their arraignment in court,” DCI said.

The Directorate further stated that they remain resolute in its commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks and protecting our communities, especially the youth, from the scourge of narcotic drugs.

They have urged members of the public to report suspicious activities through the toll-free hotline 0800 722 203 or via WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.

“Would you like to report a crime or anything suspicious? Usiogope! #FichuaKwaDCI Call 0800 722 203 (toll-free) or WhatsApp 0709 570 000 to report anonymously,” DCI said.