Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - Attempts by a suspect to traffic 1.15kg of methamphetamine through the Jomo Kenyatta Intn'l Airport have proved futile after the concealed parcel stuffed in a bigger consignment was discovered at the FedEx Express warehouse.
The
seizure of the Sh9.2 million drug in street estimates followed a tip-off to
Anti-Narcotics detectives based at JKIA yesterday, prompting a search within
the warehouse at the Mitchell Cott Shed.
Investigation
is ongoing to identify the trafficker and intended destination.
Methamphetamine
is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous
system.
It
takes the form of a white, odorless, bitter-tasting crystalline powder that
easily dissolves in water or alcohol
The drug is very damaging to the body and
brain, especially with repeated use.
Side effects include rapid breathing, an
irregular heart rate, and increased blood pressure.
Users also complain of sweating, headaches,
blurred vision, dry mouth, hot flashes, and dizziness.
Because the drug often decreases or even
eliminates appetite, it has been used as a dangerous dieting strategy for
people trying to lose weight quickly.
Long-term use can bring
on brain damage that causes problems with memory and body movements and can
cause mood swings and violent behavior.
The Kenyan DAILY POST.
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