Police Launch Crackdown on Narcotic Drugs in Itugururu, Tharaka Nithi County
The National Police Service has launched a targeted crackdown on narcotic drugs in the Itugururu area of Tharaka Nithi County. The operation aims to dismantle drug peddling networks that have been contributing to youth addiction and a rise in petty crime. Police, in collaboration with anti-narcotics officers, conducted raids in known drug dens, leading to the arrest of several suspects and the seizure of illicit substances.
According to the police report, the operation recovered quantities of cannabis sativa (bhang) and other controlled substances. The crackdown is part of a broader initiative to curb the drug menace that threatens the social fabric of the community. The area has been identified as a hotspot for drug trafficking and consumption, prompting the decisive security response.
The County Police Commander urged parents and community leaders to support the operation by identifying and reporting drug peddlers. He emphasized that the fight against drugs requires a collaborative effort between security agencies and the public. The suspects will be arraigned in court to face charges as the police vow to sustain the operation until the region is rid of the narcotics trade.