Nigerian woman arrested at JKIA with suspected narcotics
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Monday intercepted a suspected drug trafficker at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
25-year-old Princess Okoye, a Nigerian national, was reportedly arrested with 77 pellets of suspected narcotics concealed in plastic bottles containing milk.
“Upon being placed under observation, she emitted an additional 15 pellets,” reads a statement from the DCI.
The suspect, who detectives believe was preparing to board a plane to Italy, is currently being held as investigations continue.
#DCI Detectives based at JKIA yesterday arrested Princess Okoye, a #Nigerian national with 77 Pellets of suspected narcotics.The 25-year -old lady had concealed the drugs in plastic bottles containing milk. Upon being placed under observation, she emitted an additional 15 Pellet. pic.twitter.com/9MbOu2nvpx
— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) March 4, 2019
The drug trafficker was intercepted as she prepared to board a plane to #Italy. She remains under observation as investigations continue.
— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) March 4, 2019
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