Kenya Surrenders Drug Lord to U.S. Govt After Urgent Request

Author: Timothy CerulloPublished on: July 11, 2026Country: Kenya

Crime & Law

Kenya has extradited an Afghan national to the U.S. to face narcotics and firearms charges. The DCI-led operation was approved by Kenyan courts. The suspect is considered the leader of an international drug trafficking organization.

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