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Anti-Narcotics Unit

Also known as: ANU

Anti-Narcotics Unit — police detectives conducting drug seizure and arrest operations across Kenya, recovering cannabis, bhang, heroin, and skunk.

2026-04-302026-06-13

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  1. June 2026
  2. Capital News

    cluded at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA), brought together investigators drawn from key units including the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), the Banking Fraud Investigation Unit (BFIU), the Insurance Fraud Investigation Unit (IFIU) and the Anti-Narcotics Unit

    DCI training targets illicit financial flows, criminal networks and asset recovery
  3. Capital News

    The operation, carried out by officers from the Anti-Narcotics Unit under the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), took place at Denluck Apartments at around 7.30pm following what investigators described as “credible intelligence” on suspected narcotics distribution acti

    Serbian, Tanzanian among 4 arrested in Nairobi anti-narcotics raid
  4. May 2026
  5. The Standard

    The Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) recovered suspected cannabis sativa worth Sh4.2 million after raiding a stash house in Kisumu Ndogo, Kilifi County, arresting Eisha Mzungu Kalama and Jamal Chilumo Chiraga.Officers found two and a half sacks of the suspected drug wrapped in brown kha

    Police arrest six, recover suspected bhang
  6. Citizen Digital

    According to police, detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit and the Transnational Organised Crime Unit recovered a large cache of narcotics during an operation at an auto spare and garage shop in Ruaka, Nairobi County.

    Two suspected drug peddlers arrested in Nairobi
  7. Citizen Digital

    The operation was conducted jointly by detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) and officers from Mombasa County.

    Two arrested in Mombasa as drugs worth Ksh.2.19 million recovered
  8. The Standard

    In the first case, detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) in Mombasa county arrested two people and recovered narcotics estimated to be worth Sh2.19 million.Acting on intelligence the detectives raided a house in Kwa Hola Village, where they arrested Mwanaisha Abdalla Gona

    Police arrest seven, recover suspected narcotics worth millions
  9. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya May 9 – Anti-Narcotics Unit detectives in Kilifi County have arrested following the recovery of 150 rolls of bhang from her possession.

    Kilifi Woman Arrested as Detectives Recover 150 Rolls of Bhang
  10. The Standard

    In a statement DCI said that its Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) detectives from the coastal region recovered a packet of heroin and two sacks brimming with suspected cannabis sativa in Mwatate.

    Police recover suspected heroin, bhang in three counties
  11. The Standard

    According to police, officers from the Anti-Narcotics Unit intercepted a motorcycle at the main entrance of Mutete Flats on Friday following a tip-off.

    Detectives arrest 68-year-old woman, seize suspected narcotics in Nairobi
  12. April 2026
  13. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 30 – Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit and the Transnational Organised Crime Unit intercepted a consignment of cannabis sativa and arrested a suspected trafficker following a tip-off.

    DCI Officers Foil Drug Trafficking Plot on Nairobi–Nakuru Highway
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DCI trains investigators on money laundering and asset recovery

The News

Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has trained specialised detectives from agencies including the Capital Markets Authority, Banking Fraud Investigation Unit, Insurance Fraud Investigation Unit and Anti-Narcotics Unit to trace illicit funds, recover criminal assets and disrupt sophisticated criminal networks. The training focuses on enhancing financial investigations, asset tracing and intelligence analysis to combat money laundering and organised financial crime.

7 hours ago · Capital News

Today

  1. DCI trains investigators on money laundering and asset recovery

    Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has trained specialised detectives from agencies including the Capital Markets Authority, Banking Fraud Investigation Unit, Insurance Fraud Investigation Unit and Anti-Narcotics Unit to trace illicit funds, recover criminal assets and disrupt sophisticated criminal networks. The training focuses on enhancing financial investigations, asset tracing and intelligence analysis to combat money laundering and organised financial crime.

    7 hours ago · Capital News

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Nairobi anti-narcotics raid nets four suspects, suspected cannabis seized

    Anti-narcotics detectives arrested four suspects, including a Serbian man and a Tanzanian woman, at Denluck Apartments in Nairobi following an intelligence-led operation. Officers recovered suspected cannabis sativa and drug distribution equipment including weighing scales, packaging materials, and other items.

    9 June 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Police arrest five, seize drugs in multi-county operations

    Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit arrested five suspects and recovered suspected cannabis sativa worth Sh4.2 million in separate operations across Kilifi, Nyeri, and Nyandarua counties. The seizures included 142 kilogrammes from Kilifi, 18 kilogrammes from Nyeri, and 1,000 grammes plus 850 rolls from Nyandarua.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 15 May

  1. Two suspected drug traffickers arrested in Nairobi raid

    Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit and Transnational Organised Crime Unit arrested two suspects, Nasiim Abdallah and Trevas Mungai Okoth, at an auto spare shop in Ruaka following a raid that recovered four bales of cannabis sativa, 12 carrier bags of bhang, and 26 zip-lock bags of bhang.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 14 May

  1. Two arrested in Mombasa drug raid worth 2.19 million

    Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit and Mombasa County police arrested two suspects in Kwa Hola Village after recovering narcotics including 902 rolls of bhang, three kilograms of skunk, and 300 grammes of heroin with an estimated street value of Ksh.2.19 million from a house being used as a drug distribution point.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Police arrest seven, recover narcotics worth millions nationwide

    DCI officers arrested seven people across the country in four days and recovered suspected narcotics including cannabis sativa and skunk. In Mombasa, two suspects were arrested and narcotics worth Sh2.19 million were recovered; in Nairobi, a Nigerian national was arrested with narcotics of unknown value.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 9 May

  1. Anti-narcotics unit arrests Kilifi woman, seizes 150 bhang rolls

    Detectives in Kilifi County arrested a woman following the recovery of 150 rolls of bhang from her residence during a raid. The suspect is in custody pending arraignment, and the narcotics have been secured as evidence.

    9 May 2026 · Capital News

Friday 8 May

  1. DCI recovers heroin and cannabis in three counties

    The Directorate of Criminal Investigations' Anti-Narcotics Unit recovered suspected heroin and cannabis sativa in Nairobi, Kitui and Taita Taveta counties, arresting one man in Taita Taveta identified as Charles Mwakala Mngolia, 42, who is suspected to be the mastermind of illicit drug trade. Officers also conducted a raid in Lang'ata, Nairobi, where they recovered seven sacks of suspected cannabis sativa, along with weighing scales and packaging materials from a residential house believed to be used as a storage and distribution point.

    8 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. DCI arrests 68-year-old woman, seizes suspected narcotics in Nairobi

    Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrested a 68-year-old woman and recovered packages of dry green plant material suspected to be narcotic drugs during an operation in Nairobi. Officers intercepted a motorcycle at Mutete Flats following a tip-off and later extended the operation to a residence where additional suspected narcotics and packaging materials were recovered.

    8 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 April

  1. DCI foils two drug trafficking operations on Nairobi highway, border

    Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit and Transnational Organised Crime Unit intercepted cannabis sativa shipments on the Nairobi–Nakuru highway and at Malaba border, arresting two suspects. Preliminary investigations indicate the narcotics were destined for distribution in Nairobi.

    30 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. Police arrest Mombasa drug dealer with 170kg bhang seized

    Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit apprehended a 34-year-old suspect in Mombasa's Tonge Nyama area, seizing 170 kilograms of bhang hidden in sacks and carrier bags. Separately, police arrested four people in Nakuru County and seized cannabis worth over Sh500,000 along with illicit alcohol and ethanol.

    30 April 2026 · The Standard

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