Nigerian woman arrested at JKIA with suspected narcotics

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 KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) March 4, 2019

— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) March 4, 2019

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