This archive report was first published on 8 June 2020.
On June 7, 2020, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced the arrest of two suspects in Keroka, Nyamira County, with Bata shoes worth Ksh 7 million.
The shoes are believed to be part of a Ksh 20 million loot orchestrated using e-gift vouchers.
The suspects allegedly used Bata Club vouchers, which entitle members to discounts, birthday gifts, private sales, exclusive previews, and other advantages.
According to the DCI, the recovery was made on Sunday from a shop owned by the suspects.
Elsewhere, the government has deployed special anti-narcotics and anti-terror police units to Isiolo County and its environs to deal with drug trafficking, human trafficking, contraband goods, and other organized crimes.
Senior Assistant Inspector General John Gachomo, who heads the National Anti-Terror Police Unit, led the elite squads to Isiolo on Sunday.
Gachomo warned those involved in the crimes, stating that the team will be based in Merti, Garbatula, and Isiolo Sub-counties, with a clear intention to eradicate the cartels.
The criminals are believed to have strong linkages in neighboring countries, with Isiolo turning out to be a major player in the distribution of bhang and other narcotics to other parts of the country.
