Sh20million worth of narcotics destined for Seychelles seized at JKIA
The seizure comes weeks after officials intercepted similar drugs at the Indian Ocean valued at Sh8.2 billion exposing Kenya as a narcotics transit hub
A multi-agency security team at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKA) have busted another suspected transnational drug trafficking racket after they intercepted Methamphetamine valued at Sh20million destined for Seychelles.
The 2.5 kilograms of Methamphetamine were intercepted at Fedex Station within Mitchell Cotts Cargo shed after it had been sent by an unknown sender on November 7, 2025.
The team intercepted a shipment concealed in three African mosaic bags headed for Mahe in Seychelles from Nairobi.
Police said each of the bags was found to conceal two packages of clear crystal substance that was wrapped in a black polythene paper bag.
So far, no arrests have been made.
The team said they are pursuing the persons who had dispatched the same.
The seizure comes weeks after officials intercepted similar drugs at the Indian Ocean valued at Sh8.2 billion exposing Kenya as a narcotics transit hub.
The Shanzu Magistrate’s Court okayed an application by the prosecutors to detain six Iranian nationals arrested at the Kilindini Port in connection with the trafficking of narcotic drugs for 30 days.
Chief Magistrate Antony Muchigi allowed the prosecution’s request and ordered that the suspects remain in custody at the Port Police Station pending further directions.
The court also authorized investigators to forward the seized substances to the Government Chemist for analysis to confirm their composition and to submit the suspects’ mobile phones for forensic examination at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters.
In his submissions the investigating officer stated that the suspects were apprehended on October 24, 2025 aboard a dark vessel intercepted by the Kenya Navy at the Kilindini Port.
A total of 769 packages containing crystalline substances suspected to be synthetic narcotic drugs were recovered, weighing 1,035.986 kilograms.
Further, the investigating officer noted that the suspects are being investigated for trafficking in narcotic drugs, contrary to Section 4(a)(ii) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, 1994.
Prosecution emphasised the seriousness of the offence and the need for thorough investigations to safeguard national security and ensure accountability in transnational organized crime. International teams are investigating the source and intended destination of the drugs.
