Police in Mombasa County have arrested six suspected drug traffickers and seized bhang worth an estimated Sh72 million.
The suspects were apprehended following what police describe as “a well-coordinated operation” led by detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU).
According to a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Sunday, detectives acting on intelligence intercepted a truck, registration number KDT 659G, along the Mombasa–Nairobi Highway before the narcotics could hit the streets.
“An inspection of the truck uncovered 50 sacks stuffed with long rolls of bhang wrapped with khaki papers weighing a total of 2,400kg,” read the police report.
The truck’s driver, Nolden Ogola Misieba, and his co-driver, Andrew Kaida, were arrested on the spot.
Detectives then intercepted three additional vehicles believed to have been part of the distribution chain: KCL 458S, a Toyota Noah driven by Jefferson Kamau, with his accomplice, Lawrence Onyango; KCZ 567R, a Nissan Note driven by John Lutomia; KDQ 867K, a Toyota Vitz driven by Samuel Juma Okoth.
Investigators believe the three vehicles were meant to be loaded with the intercepted consignment for distribution across Mombasa and its environs.
“All six suspects are in custody, undergoing processing, while the seized narcotics and vehicles are being detained as exhibits,” said the DCI.
The agency reiterated its commitment to the fight against drug trafficking and commended members of the public for their vigilance.
It further urged the public to report crime anonymously through its toll-free line 0800 722 203, or via WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.
