KRA seizes drug consignment valued at Sh25.45 million at Eldoret Airport
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), enforcement team seized a consignment of suspected narcotic substances valued at approximately Sh25.45 million at the Eldoret International Airport. The consignment, shipped from Dubai and declared as cosmetics, was destined for Mombasa and comprised 141 items packed in different forms, including soap-like blocks, gel-filled containers and powders. The consignment…
On January 10th, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) seized a drug consignment at Eldoret International Airport, valued at approximately Sh25.45 million. The cargo, disguised as cosmetics, originated from Dubai and was en route to Mombasa. Measuring 27.2 kilogrammes, 141 items were packed in various forms, including soap-like blocks, gel-filled containers, and powders.
Customs officers flagged the shipment after X-ray scans revealed images inconsistent with the declared contents. Following a physical inspection, the consignment was found to contain a mixture of items concealed within the declared cosmetics. Laboratory tests at the Government Chemist Laboratory in Kisumu confirmed the presence of controlled substances in two batches.
The first batch, comprising 13 blue soap-like blocks, tested positive for methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of Sh11.05 million. The second batch, consisting of 14 maroon gel containers, was found to contain amphetamine, valued at Sh14.41 million. The remaining packages were analyzed, revealing the majority as non-narcotic substances.
The intercepted cargo was ultimately handed over to the Anti-Narcotics Unit of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for further investigation.
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