Indian national arrested in Iten over banned doping substances
The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK), in collaboration with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), arrested an Indian national on Monday in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, for possession of an illegal consignment of performance-enhancing substances.
He had been under investigation since January last year by a joint task force of the DCI, ADAK, and the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).
Kenya remains one of seven nations listed under Category A by World Athletics, indicating countries with the highest doping risk. Other countries in this category include Belarus, Ethiopia, Ukraine, Bahrain, Morocco, and Nigeria.
The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK), in collaboration with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), arrested an Indian national on Monday in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, for possession of an illegal consignment of performance-enhancing substances.
According to authorities, the raid at the suspect’s premises uncovered a wide array of substances prohibited under the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code. Items recovered included human growth hormone (HGH), meldonium, and mannitol—substances often associated with performance enhancement in competitive sports.
