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Nationwide Crackdown on Transnational Crimes Yields Major Seizures and Arrests

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A nationwide crackdown by the National Police Service and multi-agency teams has left criminal networks reeling, with major seizures of narcotics, counterfeit goods, and several high-profile arrests. The operation, codenamed 'Usalama XI,' targeted transnational crimes such as motor vehicle theft, drug and human trafficking, wildlife crimes, terrorism, mineral smuggling, illicit arms trade, and copper cable theft.

The week-long operation, spearheaded by the DCI's National Central Bureau and the Operations Directorate, resulted in the recovery of elephant tusks, fake US dollars, and significant amounts of narcotics. In one notable instance, detectives from the Transnational Organized Crimes Unit and the Anti-Narcotics Unit raided a residence in Royal Park estate, Lang'ata, and discovered counterfeit US currency valued at $31,700. The suspect, Nanji Nabil Taj (32), was arrested on-site. In another operation, a Mercedes Benz truck carrying 568.85kgs of cannabis sativa, valued at Sh17 million, was intercepted, and the driver was arrested. Digital piracy operations were also dismantled in Eldoret, with the discovery of a WAKA Internet Streaming and IPTV services pirate control panel, disconnection of 64 unauthorized subscribers, and seizure of mobile phones and advertising flyers.

Meanwhile, a separate wildlife trafficking operation resulted in the arrest of two suspects in possession of five elephant tusks valued at Sh7.8 million. The use of high-tech surveillance equipment, including drones, has been deployed to track poachers and monitor elephants and rhinos.

Key Takeaways:

  • The nationwide crackdown, 'Usalama XI,' resulted in major seizures of narcotics, counterfeit goods, and several high-profile arrests.
  • The operation targeted transnational crimes such as motor vehicle theft, drug and human trafficking, wildlife crimes, terrorism, mineral smuggling, illicit arms trade, and copper cable theft.
  • In one instance, detectives found counterfeit US currency valued at $31,700 in Lang'ata, resulting in the arrest of Nanji Nabil Taj (32).
  • A Mercedes Benz truck carrying 568.85kgs of cannabis sativa, valued at Sh17 million, was intercepted, and the driver was arrested.
  • Digital piracy operations were dismantled in Eldoret, with the discovery of a WAKA Internet Streaming and IPTV services pirate control panel, disconnection of 64 unauthorized subscribers, and seizure of mobile phones and advertising flyers.
  • A separate wildlife trafficking operation resulted in the arrest of two suspects in possession of five elephant tusks valued at Sh7.8 million.

Statistics:

  • Counterfeit US currency valued at $31,700 was discovered in Lang'ata.
  • 568.85kgs of cannabis sativa, valued at Sh17 million, was seized in the Coast region.
  • 64 unauthorized subscribers were disconnected from a digital piracy operation in Eldoret.
  • Five elephant tusks valued at Sh7.8 million were seized in a wildlife trafficking operation.

Sources:

  • "A week-long nationwide crackdown left criminal networks across the country reeling, following a coordinated multi-agency operation spearheaded by the DCI's National Central Bureau and the Operations Directorate." (Source: The Star, October 10, 2025)
  • "The operation, codenamed 'Usalama XI,' targeted transnational crimes such as motor vehicle theft, drug and human trafficking, wildlife crimes, terrorism, mineral smuggling, illicit arms trade, and copper cable theft." (Source: The Star, October 10, 2025)
  • "Detectives found counterfeit US currency valued at $31,700 in Lang'ata, resulting in the arrest of Nanji Nabil Taj (32)." (Source: The Star, October 10, 2025)
  • "A Mercedes Benz truck carrying 568.85kgs of cannabis sativa, valued at Sh17 million, was intercepted, and the driver was arrested." (Source: The Star, October 10, 2025)
  • "Digital piracy operations were dismantled in Eldoret, with the discovery of a WAKA Internet Streaming and IPTV services pirate control panel, disconnection of 64 unauthorized subscribers, and seizure of mobile phones and advertising flyers." (Source: The Star, October 10, 2025)
  • "Two suspects were arrested on October 6, 2025, in the Shalom area along Mombasa road, found in possession of five elephant tusks valued at approximately Sh7.8 million." (Source: The Star, October 10, 2025)

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