The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has dismissed allegations that some of its personnel stole part of a massive consignment of methamphetamine seized in a high-stakes maritime operation off the Kenyan coast.
In a statement released on Tuesday, KDF detailed that on 25 October 2025, a multi-agency security team, comprising KDF personnel and other state units successfully intercepted a dhow carrying 1,024 kilograms of crystal meth.
The narcotics were secured and transferred ashore under the supervision of the joint team.
However, reports later surfaced alleging that a section of the KDF officers involved in the operation had secretly taken a portion of the narcotics for personal benefit during the offloading process.
KDF has rejected the claim assuring that the seized content remains intact.
“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 statement reads.
The military added that investigations are underway to determine the validity of the allegations. Officers suspected of wrongdoing are already under scrutiny by the relevant authorities.
“Should the allegations be substantiated, appropriate disciplinary and legal measures will be taken in accordance with the law,” KDF stated through its Strategic Communications Department.
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