Officers from the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) have arrested a notorious female drug trafficker and seized cannabis valued at more than Sh4 million during a coordinated crackdown at Ahero market, Nyando Sub-County, Kisumu County.
Acting on a reliable tipoff, officers conducted a coordinated raid on Tuesday morning, targeting multiple locations believed to be hotspots for an active drug trafficking network.
During the operation, NACADA officers raided a homestead and arrested a woman identified as a repeat offender who had been under surveillance for some time.
NACADA Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Anthony Omerikwa, described the suspect as a hardcore peddler who was found in possession of large quantities of bhang packaged as twigs, tarrifs (small packets) and brooms.
Addressing the press after the sting operation, Dr. Omerikwa, noted that the suspect had been released on bond less than a week ago after a previous arrest during the ‘Jukwaa la Usalama’ initiative last year.
“She was apprehended with drugs valued at approximately Sh.10 million in 2025. She has several drug trafficking cases currently pending in court,” Dr. Omerikwa disclosed.
The arrest, he added, underscores the persistence of the drug challenge and government’s unwavering resolve to dismantle drug networks.
“In line with the President’s directive on the intensified fight against drug abuse, the suspect’s property will be subjected to asset forfeiture proceedings.”
In a separate but related raid, NACADA operatives stormed a drug den located directly opposite the main gate of Ahero Girls’ High School, where they recovered several tariffs of cannabis.
The proximity of the drug den to a learning institution raised alarm among authorities and the local community.
“The fact that drugs were being sold right across a school demonstrates the boldness of traffickers and the threat they pose to our children,” Dr. Omerikwa said.
He added that NACADA would continue to pursue all individuals involved to ensure schools remain drug-free zones.
The administration of Ahero Girls’ High School welcomed the operation, describing it as a major relief.
A senior school official, who requested anonymity, said the drug den had long endangered students, citing national surveys that indicate drug use initiation occur at the relatively young age of users.
By Robert Ojwang’
