One Arrested as Police Intensify War on Drugs in Kericho
Police in Kericho have arrested a key suspect and intensified their crackdown on drug trafficking networks in the county. The arrest was made during a targeted operation by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), who are pursuing leads to dismantle the entire supply chain of narcotics in the region. The suspect is believed to be a major distributor of illicit substances, including cannabis and heroin, which have been affecting the youth.
According to a police report, the operation is part of a broader, sustained initiative to combat the drug menace that has been a growing concern for local communities. The security team has vowed to pursue all individuals involved in the trade, from the street-level peddlers to the financiers and suppliers. The war on drugs is being treated as a top priority to safeguard the future of the youth and maintain social order.
The National Police Service has urged the public to continue providing information that can lead to more arrests and the seizure of drug consignments. The arrest signals a more aggressive phase in the fight against drugs in Kericho, with authorities determined to disrupt the networks that fuel addiction and related criminal activities in the county.