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Police arrest two suspects at JKIA linked to a human trafficking syndicate, signaling a renewed crackdown on criminal networks exploiting Kenya’s main airport.

Detectives have tightened the noose on international syndicates operating out of Nairobi, arresting two suspects at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) linked to a high-stakes human trafficking ring.
The arrests mark a significant breakthrough in the Directorate of Criminal Investigations' (DCI) ongoing war to sanitize the country’s main port of entry. For years, JKIA has been whispered about as a conduit for modern slavery, where desperate job seekers are smuggled out to the Gulf and beyond. This weekend’s operation, executed by a multi-agency team, sends a chilling message to the cartels: the airport is no longer a safe haven.
The two men, whose identities are being withheld pending further interrogation, were intercepted following intelligence leads that flagged suspicious movement of "passengers." Sources within the airport indicate the suspects were coordinating the exit of victims under the guise of legitimate travel. [...](asc_slot://start-slot-11)The operation highlights the evolving tactics of traffickers:
This incident follows a stern warning issued by the DCI to airport stakeholders. Previous investigations have implicated rogue elements within the police, immigration, and airline staff who facilitate these exits for a fee. The "nab" is not just about two men; it is about dismantling the "facilitation network" that operates in the shadows of the departure terminals.
As the suspects await arraignment, the spotlight turns to their contacts. Who stamped the passports? Who issued the boarding passes? The DCI has promised a purge, and if these arrests are any indication, the cleaning has begun in earnest.
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