JKIA cleaner arrested carrying bags containing 52 phones, three drones
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intercepted 52 refurbished mobile phones and three drones at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after a passenger allegedly attempted to bypass Customs checks by handing two bags to an airport cleaner.
Customs officers intercepted the items during the clearance of arriving passengers when they spotted the cleaner carrying two black backpacks as she exited the terminal.
According to KRA, the employee attempted to flee after noticing the officers but was intercepted for questioning.
