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Two women suspected of drug trafficking arrested in Mombasa, cocaine sachets recovered

Sachets of cocaine nabbed in Utange area in Kisauni, Mombasa County. (Photo: DCI)

By Farhiya Hussein | Sunday, May 26, 2024

Detectives are also pursuing a 29-year-old man suspected of violent robbery and drug trafficking after a raid on his residence in Meru County led to the discovery of a loaded AK-47 rifle and a bale of bhang hidden in a chimney.

Anti-Narcotics Unit officers in Mombasa have arrested two women suspected of narcotics trafficking.

The raid in the Utange area in Kisauni led to the seizure of sachets of cocaine with an estimated street value of Sh495,000.

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“Acting on a tip-off, police cordoned off the house of the suspects where the drugs were discovered,” a police report stated.

The two suspects are scheduled to be arraigned in court on Monday.

The operation forms part of a broader effort by law enforcement to curb the spread of narcotics in the coastal city, both cases highlight the ongoing efforts by authorities to combat organised crime and drug trafficking across the country.

Meanwhile, detectives are pursuing a 29-year-old man suspected of violent robbery and drug trafficking after a raid on his residence in Murunya, Mutuati, Meru County led to the discovery of a loaded AK-47 rifle and a bale of bhang hidden in a chimney.

A bale of bhang, an AK47 rifle and ammunition recovered in Meru County. (Photo: DCI)

The operation, executed by Anti-Narcotics detectives with support from the Transnational Organized Crimes Unit, was initiated following a tip-off.

“The suspect managed to evade capture during the raid. However, law enforcement officials are intensifying their efforts to locate and apprehend him,” a police report stated.

Upon entering his two-bedroom house, officers conducted a thorough search, uncovering the assault rifle loaded with a magazine containing 20 live rounds and also found a large quantity of bhang.

“The seizure of these items highlights the suspect's potential involvement in significant criminal activities within the region," noted a senior detective.

Police believe he received advance notice of their arrival, enabling his escape. Nevertheless, authorities say they remain confident in their pursuit, leveraging various resources and investigative techniques to track his movements.

“We are closing in on the suspect and are committed to bringing him to justice. The recovery of these items is a crucial step in dismantling the criminal network he is believed to be part of,” stated a senior officer involved in the operation.