Friday, April 3, 2026 - A 29-year-old suspected drug trafficker has been arrested and 255 kilogrammes of Cannabis sativa seized following an intelligence-led operation in Jimba Area, Kilifi County.
The arrest followed a targeted operation conducted by
detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) based in Malindi, working jointly
with officers from Watamu Police Station.
Acting on credible intelligence, the team raided a
residential house along Mwatela Road, off the Watamu–Gede Road.
Upon entry, officers found a female occupant identified as
Winfred Nkatha, 29.
A thorough search of the premises led to the recovery of
eight sacks containing rolls of dry plant material wrapped in khaki paper,
suspected to be cannabis.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits were escorted to
Watamu Police Station, where weighing and sampling confirmed the haul at 255
kilogrammes, with an estimated street value of Ksh 7.65 million.
The suspect remains in custody pending processing and
arraignment as investigations continue to establish the source and intended
distribution network of the narcotics.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reiterates its commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks and safeguarding communities from the harmful effects of narcotics, while urging members of the public to continue sharing information to support the fight against the vice.
Via DCI
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