This archive report was first published on 1 August 2019.
On August 1, 2019, a cargo of contraband goods worth millions of shillings was smuggled from Nairobi to Johannesburg, South Africa, in a daring operation that has left authorities baffled.
The goods, which included electronics and other high-value items, were allegedly smuggled through the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, before being transported to Johannesburg via a private plane.
According to sources, the smugglers used a complex network of middlemen and fake documents to evade detection and clear the goods through customs.
The operation is believed to have been orchestrated by a group of well-connected individuals, who used their influence and resources to pull off the heist.
Authorities are still investigating the matter, but it is clear that the smugglers left no stone unturned in their bid to evade detection.