Kenya NACADA Uproots Bhang Plantation in Trans Nzoia, Arrests Suspect in Anti-Drug Operation NACADA CEO Anthony Omerikwa said the agency is intensifying intelligence gathering and strengthening multi-agency collaboration to combat drug abuse, particularly among young people. By CORRESPONDENT Published 6 hours ago Share Tweet NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 27 – The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), working jointly with the National Police Service, has uprooted two sacks of bhang in a targeted operation in Talau area, Trans Nzoia County, and arrested a 22-year-old suspect. The intelligence-led raid, conducted at a residential compound, is part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown on illicit drugs aimed at dismantling trafficking networks and protecting vulnerable groups. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp Speaking after the operation, NACADA Chief Executive Officer Anthony Omerikwa said the agency is intensifying intelligence gathering and strengthening multi-agency collaboration to combat drug abuse, particularly among young people. “This operation is a direct result of actionable intelligence and seamless collaboration between NACADA and law enforcement. Our message is clear: we are watching, and we will not allow our children to become collateral damage in the profit-driven schemes of traffickers,” he said. Dr. Omerikwa warned that the closure of schools has heightened the risk of exposure to drugs among young people, urging parents and guardians to remain vigilant. He encouraged the public to report suspicious activities through NACADA’s toll-free helpline, 1192, noting that traffickers often exploit school holidays to recruit and target youth. “Drug traffickers take advantage of unstructured time when schools are closed. We are countering this by intensifying our ground presence and working closely with communities,” he added. Residents in Talau welcomed the operation, saying increased awareness campaigns have empowered them to identify and report illegal activities. A local resident, who requested anonymity, praised NACADA’s presence, noting that community cooperation has strengthened the fight against drug abuse. NACADA reaffirmed its commitment to sustained operations across the country, urging members of the public to continue sharing information to help authorities track and dismantle drug trafficking networks. In this article: Anthony Omerikwa NACADA , anti-drug crackdown Kenya 2026 , bhang plantation Kenya raid , drug trafficking Kenya youth , featured , illicit drugs Kenya news , Kenya , Kenya drug abuse prevention , NACADA helpline 1192 , NACADA Trans Nzoia operation , National Police Service drug operation , Talau Trans Nzoia drug bust Comments Comments Popular Kenya Transport Sector Demands Fuel Price Cap of Sh140 Diesel, Sh150 Petrol, Threatens Protests NATIONAL NEWS Python declared as ‘spare parts’ cargo from Tanzania seized at Namanga Top stories MPs push for policy shift to declare education subsidised over funding shortfall in free education program EDUCATION Govt releases Sh23.4bn 2nd term capitation ahead of Monday school reopening Africa Museveni among leaders expected at Nairobi Infrastructure Financing Summit NATIONAL NEWS Outrage as lawyer Tom Ouya Imbukwa is tortured and killed, LSK demands justice Sustainability Watch Climate Experts, Policymakers Call for Africa-Led Solutions After ICJ ruling on climate obligations Kenya Youth Apathy or Protest? Inside Kenya’s Growing Voter Turnout Crisis Africa Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians’ spoken English Advertisement Share Tweet More on Capital News crime Court orders 10-Day Detention of Hate Speech Suspect in viral video The court also authorised forensic examination of digital evidence, including call data records and financial transactions, as part of efforts to establish the scope… CORRESPONDENT 1 hour ago ANTI-TERROR WAR Court Hands 60 year Sentence to suspect in Al-Shabaab-Linked Case According to