A foreign national has been arrested at the Isebania One Stop Border Post in Migori County after authorities intercepted heroin that was allegedly being brought into Kenya from Tanzania.
The suspect, identified as Wang Hsiang-hui, a 29-year-old Taiwanese national, was stopped during a routine security inspection shortly after arriving at the border crossing. What appeared to be a normal entry process quickly changed when a trained police detection dog signaled the presence of a suspicious substance inside one of his bags.
According to investigators, the K9 officer froze beside the luggage and alerted its handler, prompting officers from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) to conduct a thorough search.
The officers carefully examined the bag and discovered several capsules hidden inside.
Police said a total of 26 capsules containing a brown powdery substance were recovered during the operation. The substance weighed approximately 18.26 grams. Preliminary tests carried out at the scene indicated that the powder was heroin.
Following the discovery, Wang was immediately arrested and taken into police custody.
Authorities said he is undergoing the necessary processing procedures ahead of his planned court appearance.
The recovered narcotics have been secured and will be presented as evidence during the legal process.
The arrest highlights the role played by trained K9 units in detecting illegal substances that may otherwise pass through security checks undetected.
Detection dogs are regularly deployed at key entry and exit points across the country to assist officers in identifying drugs, explosives, and other prohibited items.
The Isebania border post is one of the major crossing points between Kenya and Tanzania and handles the movement of travelers and goods on a daily basis.
Security agencies maintain regular surveillance and inspections at the facility as part of efforts to prevent cross-border crimes.
Investigators have not disclosed whether the suspect was acting alone or whether they are pursuing additional leads related to the seizure.
Further investigations are expected to determine the source and intended destination of the narcotics.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other transnational crimes. The agency noted that it continues to work closely with partner institutions to strengthen border security and protect communities from the harmful effects of illegal drugs.
Authorities have urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue supporting law enforcement efforts aimed at disrupting criminal networks involved in narcotics trafficking.
