Nakuru: Woman arrested for supplying cannabis-laced cookies to minors in NACADA crackdown

A woman has been arrested in Bondeni, Nakuru County for allegedly supplying cannabis and cannabis-laced cookies to minors in what authorities describe as a deliberate attempt to lure children into drug abuse.

The arrest was made on the night of August 11, 2025, during a targeted enforcement operation by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA). Acting on intelligence reports, a NACADA-led team raided a suspected drug den in Bondeni, where the woman was found in possession of several rolls of cannabis and cookies infused with the drug, allegedly prepared for distribution to young people.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect’s husband is the alleged mastermind of a trafficking network that supplies narcotics to children in the area—a practice officials say poses grave risks to their health, safety, and future.

NACADA Chief Executive Officer Dr. Anthony Omerikwa condemned the incident and vowed to dismantle the entire network.

“We will not rest until every individual involved in the narcotics trade faces the full force of the law. This arrest is just the beginning; we are pursuing all accomplices to ensure this network is completely dismantled,” he said.

The seized contraband, including the cannabis-laced edibles, underscores the disturbing tactics traffickers use to target minors. Authorities say such products are designed to disguise the drugs and make them more appealing to children.

The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue. NACADA has urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious drug-related activities through its toll-free lines.