KRA Seizes Electronics at JKIA
52 phones, 3 drones seized
Customs officers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have seized 52 refurbished mobile phones and three drones.
The seizure occurred after an airport cleaner was stopped while carrying two black backpacks as she left the terminal. The cleaner claimed that an arriving female passenger had handed her the backpacks and requested that she transport them past Customs screening points.
Seized Items
- 52 refurbished smartphones
- 3 drones, including 2 DJI Mini 3 Pro drones and a DJI Air 2S unit
- Controllers, power batteries, and related accessories
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has cautioned that drones are subject to strict import restrictions and require prior clearance from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA).
Source: Nairobi Wire. AI-assisted summary.
