Queen of the South TV show sparks talk in Kenya after Ngara drug sting
The recent sting operation conducted by DCI detectives in Ngara Ward, Nairobi’s Parkland area, continues to dominate conversations in Kenya.
The operation, which confiscated a large cannabis sativa consignment and a staggering amount of Sh13.4 million in cash, has captured the nation’s attention.
The operation swiftly gained traction on Kenyan social media platforms. Kenyans on Twitter (KOT), known for their vocal online presence, engaged in discussions that matched the enthusiasm of previous arrests.
However, it was not just the substantial amount of money recovered that piqued the interest of Kenyans.
It was the seizure of 26 bags of cannabis, four cartons of rolling materials, 173 packaged sweets, and a carton of suspected weed-infused cookies.
Among those apprehended during the arrest were the main suspect, Teresia Wanjiru, and three juveniles aged between 16 and 17. They were taken into custody for further questioning as part of the ongoing investigation.
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Interestingly, Kenyans on Twitter drew parallels between the 54-year-old suspect Teresia and a character from the American TV series “Queen of the South.”
This crime drama television series, which debuted in June 2016, revolves around the character Teresa Mendoza (portrayed by Alice Braga).
Coincidentally, the character’s first name resembles the main suspect in the Ngara operation.
In the series, Teresa Mendoza, hailing from the Mexican state of Sinaloa, starts as a humble money changer on the streets of South America, eventually amassing wealth by establishing her own drug empire.
She falls in love with a drug cartel member, which propels her into a higher echelon of the criminal world.
Teresa’s success stems from her involvement in the drug distribution business and her control over the market. This power, however, places her in conflict with rival drug cartels.
Sinaloa, the state Teresa Mendoza originates from, is infamously associated with the Sinaloa Cartel—a group classified by the United States Intelligence Community as the largest and most powerful drug trafficking organization globally.
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Kenyans took to social media to share their reactions to the arrest of Teresia Wanjiru, drawing humor and connections to the “Queen of the South” series:
Officer,in this economy,how ca. I reach the station where this sacs of money are? We need a fair distribution of everything. A lion's share . You cannot be taking from people and also keeping this ones !
— Rutto Norman (@NormanRutto) August 15, 2023
Wajakoya should come into her rescue and provide legal representation since she's a proof of what his manifesto entailed. pic.twitter.com/pEP5vRG3hi
— AVOcadian🥑 (@VancyFancy254) August 15, 2023
Queen of the South or Mathe wa Ngara? Retweets for Queen of the south, likes for Mathe wa Ngara!!! Reasons pale comments section pic.twitter.com/5k3w9WX2wC
— Pauline' Njoroge, HCS (@KenyanSays) August 16, 2023
Mathe Wa Ngara is now on X as Queen of the South
Lets connect😌 pic.twitter.com/0mNc73xV5R— Mathe wa Ngara (@Carrannee) August 16, 2023
Yaani Kenyans on Twitter have given Mathe wa Ngara a new name, Queen of the South, Weuh! How many of us have not yet watched Queen of the South? pic.twitter.com/mfTmcIv5a8
— Omwamba 🇰🇪 (@omwambaKE) August 16, 2023
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