A group of 28 anti-narcotics officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), and the Kenya Coast Guard Services (KCGS) is participating in a week-long training session on emerging drug trends. The event, held at the Nairobi Safari Club, was officially opened by DCI Director Mohamed Amin.
The training focuses on equipping participants with skills to identify drugs, analyze suspects’ behavior, and combat narcotics use and trafficking. Highlighting the importance of the program, Amin stated, “Drug identification is about safeguarding lives. Accurate identification prevents misuse, ensures proper medical treatment, and supports law enforcement efforts.”
Amin recently held discussions with officials from the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on enhancing forensic capabilities, training law enforcement, and implementing educational programs targeting vulnerable groups.
NACADA CEO Dr. Anthony Omerikwa emphasized that drug trafficking and abuse are global issues, likening their impact to an uninvited guest causing chaos. Col. Boru Kula, representing KCGS Director General Bruno Shioso, and DCI Anti-Narcotics Director Samuel Laboso also attended the session.
Despite ongoing efforts, drug trafficking, particularly involving heroin and cocaine, remains a significant problem in Kenya and the region, with traffickers using roads, airports, and ports for smuggling.
