Teams seize contraband goods worth Sh62 million in operations
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), in collaboration with Interpol and other law enforcement and regulatory agencies, have concluded a three-day nationwide multi-agency operation targeting counterfeit goods, illicit alcohol, soft drinks, smuggled cigarettes, self-care products, falsified pharmaceuticals, human trafficking and wildlife-related crimes. Dubbed Operation Usalama XII,…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has concluded a three-day nationwide multi-agency operation dubbed Operation Usalama XII, targeting counterfeit goods, illicit alcohol, soft drinks, smuggled cigarettes, self-care products, falsified pharmaceuticals, human trafficking, and wildlife-related crimes. The operation, which covered various regions in Kenya, resulted in 29 arrests, the seizure of over Sh62.7 million worth of contraband goods, the rescue of seven suspected trafficking victims, and the recovery of 85 Kenyan passports from a suspected illegal recruitment agency.
The operation also targeted suspects involved in human trafficking, wildlife exploitation, and the distribution of falsified pharmaceuticals.
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