Anti-narcotics detectives based in Nairobi managed to lay a trap for a major heroin trafficker in Westlands, after the elusive drug dealer who operates between Uganda and Kenya returned from a trip to Kampala, Uganda.
Police layed a trap on Ngendo shortly after returning from a trip to Kampala, Uganda.
Police investigating the matter said said he had left Nairobi on Wednesday night traveling by bus but returned with the drugs concealed in paws paw fruits.
The suspect had procured the narcotics from a Nigerian based in Kampala. Officials at the anti-narcotics police said the suspect is part of a larger heroin distribution network in Nairobi.
Police records indicate he is a frequent traveler to Uganda. He has a pattern of leaving Kenya through Busia border and comes back to Kenya through Malaba border apparently to evade detection.
In early February 2019 Njau made two other trips to Uganda where he is suspected to have hammered a deal with his Nigerian drug associates.
Its classic for drug dealers to mask their drug dealing activities in legitimate business and charity work.
When not dealing drugs the suspect works part time as an anti-drug abuse campaigner.
He regularly visit schools and social gatherings to give talks against drug abuse.
No pun intended, His twitter account@josephngendo82 reads ‘Always frontline in campaigning for alcohol and drug free Kenya, transforming the lives of our young youths that’s my goal’.
@EileenBooneCSR halo madam i create substance awareness for youth here in Kenya i please wish to partner with you to expand Gods kingdom— joseph njau ng’endo (@josephngendo82) February 27, 2016
Narcotics traffickers are known for their ingenious methods of smuggling drugs ranging from false bottom of suitcases, electronics and even stuffing dead bodies.
Cases of drug trafficking have been on the decreasing trend due to various measures put in place. The traffickers are avoiding air routes for road as they fear detection.