All Al-Shabaab-related crimes in Somalia are handled by the military court.
The operation took place in Diani, with a combined effort from detectives of the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) Mombasa and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Diani.
Motorists using Ngong Road were urged to exercise caution and follow the guidance of traffic marshals while driving through the construction zone.
The raids, which targeted locations in Kengeleni, Magodoroni, and Shanzu, led to the seizure of a range of narcotics including heroin, marijuana, and diazepam.
During the meeting, participants raised various concerns and shared ideas on how to ease traffic congestion in Eastleigh, resolve conflicts between SACCOs, and improve cleanliness in the area.
"We are appealing to members of the public, especially those in Mandera town and the neighbouring towns of Ethiopia and Somalia, to help us trace our missing daughter," the sister pleaded.
The embassy noted that despite numerous warnings, Kenyans continue to fall victim to human traffickers in Myanmar and Laos, often under the false promise of jobs in Thailand.
The police targeted the vehicle after receiving credible intelligence about its involvement in drug trafficking.
Kanja also announced that all officers will be required to wear necessary uniforms before deployment adding that non-compliance will attract sanctions.
Kanja said he would relook into the issue as a matter of priority once confirmed and appointed as IG.
The affected roads include Nyali Bridge, Fidel Odinga Road, Links Road, New Malindi Road, and Old Malindi Road.
In Kenya alone, around 17,500 people are trafficked each year, with about half of them being children.
The operation, supported by officers from Malindi, resulted in the suspects being booked at Kilifi Police Station. The four will be arraigned on Monday as investigations continue.
Police believe these operations are connected to a larger drug trafficking network smuggling cannabis from Tanzania into Kenya.
They found large quantities of chemicals used in the manufacturing of illicit drugs including acetone and crystal meth, with an estimated street value of 2 billion rand ($109.5 million), the statement said.
According to locals, parents have, in recent months, been forced to accompany their children to school over fears of trafficking following the disappearance of children in strange circumstances.
The defunct Nairobi Metropolitan Services had said the mechanics would be relocated to Thika Road to pave the way for a recreational park.
Over a three-year data collection period, the report documents a troubling increase in people undertaking hazardous land journeys.
The Mombasa traffic police collaborated with Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiatives for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) and its partners, The Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) and the County Government of Mombasa.
The Operation of Commercial Service Vehicle Regulations, 2024, targets vehicles weighing 3,048 kilogrammes operating on public roads in Kenya.