NACADA recovered 1,002 rolls of suspected bhang during an operation in Nairobi’s Jericho Estate.
Officers searched a two-bedroom house after an intelligence tip-off, as NACADA urged residents to report suspected drug trafficking.
A NACADA Jericho raid led to the arrest of three suspects and the seizure of 1,002 rolls of suspected bhang. Officers searched a two-bedroom house in the Nairobi estate on October 30, 2026.
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse said intelligence prompted the afternoon operation. Officers targeted a suspected drug distribution point in Jericho Estate, within Buruburu Sub-County.
What officers recovered in the NACADA Jericho raid
During the search, officers found 936 brown rolls containing dry plant material suspected to be bhang. They also recovered 66 red rolls inside a black polythene bag, bringing the total to 1,002.
In addition, officers found a bunch of keys in the house’s store. Investigators have included the keys among the items forming part of the inquiry.
Officers arrested all three occupants at the scene and booked them at Jogoo Road Police Station. The station recorded the arrests under OB number 39/30/10/2026. The suspects are expected to appear in court on Monday, November 2, 2026.
NACADA urges residents to report drug trafficking
Following the operation, NACADA chief executive Dr Anthony Omerikwa credited residents with supplying intelligence that guided officers. He thanked those who shared information and urged other Kenyans to report suspected drug activity.
Omerikwa also warned people involved in trafficking against operating in residential neighbourhoods and targeting young people. He said the authority would continue the crackdown beyond the three arrests.
Meanwhile, he said NACADA was working with the National Police Service to pursue other links in the supply chain. Tackling street-level distribution, where drugs reach users directly, forms a central part of the authority’s strategy.
Residents welcomed the operation and expressed hope that it would help protect children from drugs. Authorities also encouraged anyone with information about trafficking to contact NACADA’s toll-free helpline, 1192, or their nearest police station. People sharing information can remain anonymous.
