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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