The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has refuted allegations that some of its officers stole a portion of a massive methamphetamine consignment seized during a high-level multi-agency operation on October 25, 2025.
In a detailed statement issued on Tuesday, KDF clarified events surrounding the operation, revealing how security agencies intercepted a dhow transporting 1,024 kilograms of crystal meth off the Kenyan coast. The narcotics, valued at Ksh 8.2 billion, were seized during the coordinated mission involving the Kenya Navy, Kenya Coast Guard Service, and NACADA. Six Iranian nationals believed to have been ferrying the consignment were arrested.
Authorities acted after receiving intelligence from regional and international partners who had been monitoring the suspicious vessel as it moved across the western Indian Ocean.
According to KDF, a joint security team supervised the offloading and secure transportation of the drugs to shore. However, reports later emerged accusing some KDF personnel of allegedly siphoning off part of the consignment for personal gain.
“It has been alleged that during the operation, and as the narcotics were being offloaded for transport ashore, some KDF personnel involved in the mission stole and concealed a portion of the narcotics for personal gain,” the statement read.
KDF firmly dismissed the claims, insisting that the full consignment remains accounted for.
“We wish to clarify that the entire 1,024 kilograms of methamphetamine offloaded ashore remains intact and is under continuous, round-the-clock protection by a dedicated multi-agency security team.”
The military confirmed that investigations are underway, stressing that any officer found guilty will face the full force of the law.
“The suspected KDF personnel are currently under investigation by the relevant authorities. Should the allegations be substantiated, appropriate disciplinary and legal measures will be taken in accordance with the law.”
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