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HomeDaily NewsThursday, September 24, 2026Murkomen Oversees Destruction of Sh8.2bn Methamphetamine Haul in Mombasa - September 2026
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Murkomen Oversees Destruction of Sh8.2bn Methamphetamine Haul in Mombasa - September 2026

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen oversaw the destruction of a massive haul of methamphetamine valued at KSh 8.2 billion in Mombasa. The multi-agency security team escorted the haul for destruction at a secure location. Six Iranian nationals have been accused of trafficking the Sh8.2 billion methamphetamine seized from the Indian Ocean. Earlier, authorities intercepted a Sh25.45 million drug haul disguised as cosmetics in a cargo shipment from Dubai to Mombasa. Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen issued a stern warning to drug traffickers, unequivocally stating that their illicit activities will not be tolerated within the country.

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Thursday 1:12 PMCitizen TV (Youtube)

Methamphetamine ya KSh 8.2B yaharibiwa Mombasa

Interior Security Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen oversaw the destruction of a massive haul of methamphetamine valued at KSh 8.2 billion in Mombasa.

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Interior Security Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen oversaw the destruction of a massive haul of methamphetamine valued at KSh 8.2 billion in Mombasa.

  • The confiscated narcotics were worth an estimated KSh 8.2 billion.
  • The operation was led by Interior Security Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.
  • The drugs were seized from a ship docked at the Port of Mombasa.
Thursday 9:31 AMNTV Kenya (Youtube)

Multi-agency security team in Mombasa escorts Sh8.2bn methamphetamine haul for destruction

Multi-agency security team in Mombasa escorts Sh8.2bn methamphetamine haul for destruction

Multi-agency security team in Mombasa escorts Sh8.2bn methamphetamine haul for destruction

Thursday 11:26 AMNTV Kenya (Youtube)

Six Iranian nationals accused of trafficking Sh8.2b Methamphetamine at site of drug haul destruction

Six Iranian nationals accused of trafficking Sh8.2b Methamphetamine at site of drug haul destruction

Six Iranian nationals accused of trafficking Sh8.2b Methamphetamine at site of drug haul destruction

Thursday 4:21 PMCitizen TV (Youtube)

Murkomen warns drug traffickers against operating in Kenya

Murkomen warns drug traffickers against operating in Kenya

Murkomen warns drug traffickers against operating in Kenya

Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning to drug traffickers, unequivocally stating that their illicit activities will not be tolerated within the country.

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Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning to drug traffickers, unequivocally stating that their illicit activities will not be tolerated within the country.

  • Drug traffickers are unwelcome on Kenyan soil.
  • The warning comes from Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.
  • This strong stance signals a determined effort by the government to combat drug trafficking.
Wednesday 6:55 PMNation BusinessFirst

Dubai ‘cosmetics’ cargo turns out to be Sh25m drug haul

Dubai ‘cosmetics’ cargo turns out to be Sh25m drug haul

Authorities have intercepted a Sh25.45 million drug haul disguised as cosmetics in a cargo shipment from Dubai to Mombasa.

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Authorities have intercepted a Sh25.45 million drug haul disguised as cosmetics in a cargo shipment from Dubai to Mombasa.

  • The haul included 13 blue solid blocks of methamphetamine valued at Sh11.05 million and 14 maroon gel containers of amphetamine valued at Sh14.41 million.
  • The interception was made by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
  • The consignment, containing 141 items packed in seven different forms, arrived via Eldoret International Airport.
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