Police pursue man who left Sh435,000 bhang at Moyale bus station
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-05-08 18:20:20

Police pursue man who left Sh435,000 bhang at Moyale bus station

The officers discovered the presence of the narcotics using a sniffer dog after the sacks were opened at the Moyale Directorate of Criminal Investigations office.

Detectives seize cocaine, heroin worth Sh3.7 million in Coast region
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-07 23:17:17

Detectives seize cocaine, heroin worth Sh3.7 million in Coast region

According to detectives, the country has toughened its narcotics laws to intensify the fight against drug trafficking.

Seven suspects arrested, cocaine worth Sh3.7m seized in Lamu drug bust
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-07 16:53:39

Seven suspects arrested, cocaine worth Sh3.7m seized in Lamu drug bust

The suspects have been transferred and booked at the Malindi Police Station, where they await processing for prosecution.

One arrested as 3,000 bhang sticks recovered in Kwale
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-04-20 18:23:51

One arrested as 3,000 bhang sticks recovered in Kwale

Detectives emphasized the seriousness of the fight against drug trafficking and called on all individuals engaged in illegal activities to surrender

Another suspected drug dealer arrested in Mombasa, heroin, cocaine recovered
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-17 13:22:30

Another suspected drug dealer arrested in Mombasa, heroin, cocaine recovered

The arrest comes days after another joint intelligence-led operation by the unit led to the arrest of another drug trafficker Salim Kilanga Mwinyi in Magongo, Kisauni Sub-county.

Kenya leads East Africa region in criminality - report
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-04-14 14:55:14

Kenya leads East Africa region in criminality - report

On Saturday, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura revealed that the country is currently hosting about 200,000 undocumented immigrants and displaced foreigners.

Suspected drug trafficker arrested in Mombasa, Sh1.7m recovered
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-04-13 14:59:37

Suspected drug trafficker arrested in Mombasa, Sh1.7m recovered

The police said the heroin weighed 169.18 grammes with an estimated market price of Sh507,540.

We won't tolerate juvenile gangs in Mombasa, Governor Abdulswamad warns
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-07 10:50:57

We won't tolerate juvenile gangs in Mombasa, Governor Abdulswamad warns

The governor directed security officers to apprehend the parents of any child found engaging in criminal behaviour, emphasising the need for guardians to take responsibility for their children's actions.

Coast drug baron Swaleh Yusuf Ahmed found dead in Kilifi
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-18 12:49:03

Coast drug baron Swaleh Yusuf Ahmed found dead in Kilifi

The drug trafficker who was reported missing a week ago was found dead on Monday at a thicket with gun wounds in the Msumarini area within Kilifi County.

Alarm as Coast region records highest instances of drug abuse in Kenya
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-02-26 18:26:11

Alarm as Coast region records highest instances of drug abuse in Kenya

The government has called for urgent interventions and policies to save the youth and protect Kenya's social and economic progress.

Suspected drug trafficker Said Ali arrested in Kilifi
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-14 08:42:25

Suspected drug trafficker Said Ali arrested in Kilifi

Said Ali has been on police radar for being among the most active drug distributors who operate a network of peddlers within Kwale County.

Police arrest four, seize cocaine worth Sh2.8 million
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-09 16:23:24

Police arrest four, seize cocaine worth Sh2.8 million

Officers also seized 500 kilograms of marijuana in a lorry in Nguni on the Mwingi-Garissa highway.

Mombasa varsity student arrested with Sh1.2 million heroin
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-02-01 14:12:45

Mombasa varsity student arrested with Sh1.2 million heroin

The drugs were reportedly retrieved in the suspect's house by Moi International Airport Anti-narcotics officers.