The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has seized cannabis valued at approximately Ksh 1 million following a late-night, intelligence-led operation in Molo Town.
The multi-agency operation was carried out on Monday, March 2, 2026, at around 9:30 p.m., and involved NACADA enforcement officers working jointly with officers from the National Police Service (NPS) stationed in Molo.
According to NACADA, officers were acting on specific intelligence regarding a suspected drug trafficker transporting a large consignment of cannabis. Surveillance was mounted in the Munju area of Molo Town, where officers identified a white Toyota Probox matching the description provided in the tip-off and attempted to intercept it.
Upon spotting the officers, the driver reportedly made a sudden U-turn in an attempt to evade arrest, triggering a brief pursuit. During the chase, the suspect is said to have thrown three large sacks from the moving vehicle before fleeing the scene and disappearing into the darkness.
The abandoned sacks were recovered and taken to Molo Police Station for safekeeping and examination. Authorities later confirmed that the sacks contained approximately 200 “brooms” of cannabis, each with an estimated street value of Ksh 500, bringing the total value of the seizure to about Ksh 1 million.
The suspect remains at large, with police launching a manhunt as investigations continue to identify and dismantle the wider supply network linked to the consignment.
NACADA Chief Executive Officer Anthony Omerikwa praised members of the public for providing the intelligence that led to the successful operation.
“This operation in Molo demonstrates the critical role citizens play in supporting law enforcement efforts,” he said, reaffirming NACADA’s commitment to sustained nationwide crackdowns on narcotics and psychotropic substances.
The Authority noted that similar enforcement operations will continue across the country as part of broader efforts to curb drug trafficking and protect communities particularly young people from the harmful effects of substance abuse.
