As drug trafficking methods become more sophisticated and harder to trace, the National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has responded with innovation: the formation of a new K9 unit trained to detect concealed narcotics. Graduates from the Detection Canine Handling Course at Lang’ata will now form part of this specialized team. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.+2The Standard+2
NACADA CEO Anthony Omerikwa noted that while traffickers develop new concealment methods, dogs remain one of the best tools for detection. He emphasized that this investment is part of Kenya’s national strategy, particularly the 100-Day Rapid Results Initiative, to stay ahead of emerging drug threats. Citizen Digital+1
The impact is expected to be swift. The K9 unit’s deployment will strengthen enforcement across ports of entry, roadblocks, and hotspots where illegal substances are commonly trafficked. The graduates now have the expertise to partner with other security agencies to intercept narcotics before they reach communities. Citizen Digital+1
