The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has raised an alarm about the latest trend gaining momentum in various parts of the country.
In a statement late Saturday, January 25, 2025, DCI noted that minors were being lured to consume drugs disguised as edibles such as cookies.
Detectives implored parents to be extra careful and monitor what their kids consume due to this rising trend.
“While the search for the elusive suspect continues, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations wants to warn parents about a concerning trend in which minors are being lured into using illicit drugs disguised as edibles, such as cookies, often without their awareness. This highlights the urgent need to raise awareness about the issue.
“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations remains resolute in its mission to combat the sale, distribution, and consumption of illicit drugs in our country,” the DCI statement read in part.
Person of interest escapes
DCI’s warning came after detectives from the Anti-narcotics Unit, along with their colleagues from the Operations Directorate raided a house in Kiambu County where they seized dried green plant material, multiple rolls of cannabis, weed cookies stored in clear buckets, a digital weighing scale, and an electric oven used for baking cookies.
In their statement, DCI disclosed the person of interest beat their dragnet to escape. They have so far launched a manhunt to bring the person to book.
2 women caught
After extending the operation to other areas within the Kimbo area of Kiambu County, sleuths rounded up two women and recovered several packaged rolls of cannabis sativa.
DCI explained that the two operated a shop used to hide and carry out illegal trade.
“In the second location, which also functions as a shop, detectives apprehended 38-year-old Pauline Wanjiru Njeri and 35-year-old Monica Wangare. They seized several packaged rolls of cannabis sativa and items believed to be proceeds of the illicit trade in drugs.”
