The Spice Runners of Kijimi were a spicerunner syndicate that had their base of operations on Kijimi during the New Republic Era. The Knights of Ren decimated the gang in 35 ABY, killing the majority of its members, effectively bringing an end to their operations.
Initially led by Zarah Bliss, the Spice Runners of Kijimi truly became a cohesive unit under the subsequent leadership of Zeva Bliss. The Anzellan droidsmith known as Babu Frik was a member of this gang. During his younger years, Poe Dameron became associated with the Spice Runners after their vessel suffered a crash on Yavin 4. During his time with the group, Dameron collaborated with Vigilch, Gen Tri, Tomasso, Marinda Gan, and Zorii Bliss, who was Zeva's daughter.
During the Kijimi summit, Zeva Bliss, who was the leader at the time, plotted to kill her criminal rivals under the false pretense of forging alliances. Dameron and EV-6B6 turned against the Spice Runners, betraying Zeva's plan. Although Dameron was unable to overcome Bliss on his own, Zorii, her daughter, intervened and assisted Dameron in the fight. Zorii suggested a partnership to overthrow her mother and assume control of the Spice Runners, but Dameron opted to abandon his criminal life. Instead, he chose to return home, paving the way for Zorii to eventually lead the Spice Runners.
During the Resistance mission to Kijimi, Dameron went to the planet to scout for any First Order patrol officers. Upon discovering that the entire village was under the control of the First Order, the Resistance made an effort to avoid encountering any stormtroopers. Just as they thought they were safe, a gun was aimed at Poe's head. Bliss expressed her disappointment in his return and his previous decision to leave the smuggling operation, but she eventually convinced him to assist them. Bliss then guided them to Babu Frik, the renowned droidsmith, as the Resistance needed his expertise to unlock restricted translations within C-3PO's systems. While Frik worked, Bliss and Dameron left the room and observed First Order activities from the roof of the workshop, discussing the impact of the occupation. Poe extended an invitation for Bliss to join their cause, but she declined.
While searching for the Resistance team, the Knights of Ren annihilated the majority of the Spice Runners of Kijimi, almost completely destroying the gang. The remaining members fled the planet shortly thereafter. Zori, one of the survivors, successfully escaped with Babu Frik in her Y-Wing starfighter before the Sith Eternal destroyed the planet. She later sought retribution for her gang's demise by contributing to the defeat of the Sith Eternal at the Battle of Exegol as a member of the Citizens' Fleet.