Police Intercept Boat Ferrying Drugs Worth Ksh8 Billion

The boat was intercepted after international partners alerted Kenyan police agencies about a suspicious boat roaming in the Western Indian Ocean...

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Security agencies in Mombasa have intercepted a boat ferrying drugs worth over Ksh8 billion, leading to the arrest of six Iranian nationals. The vessel was stopped on Saturday, October 26, by a joint team including the DCI, Kenya Navy, and Kenya Coast Guard, following alerts about a suspicious boat in the Western Indian Ocean.

769 packages of methamphetamine, valued at Ksh8.2 billion, were seized after securing a court order for inspection.
The arrested foreign nationals are awaiting arraignment, and the drugs have been secured as evidence as authorities investigate the origin and destination.
The DCI Director Mohamed Amin stated the vessel was stateless and lacked flags, indicating a broader regional distribution network.

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