DPP seek 30-Day Detention for Six Foreigners Linked to Sh8 Billion Narcotics Haul
The Director of Public Prosecutions applied for the suspects’ continued detention for 30 days to allow investigators to complete inquiries into the alleged offences under Section 4(a)(ii) of the *Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, 1994. - Kenya breaking n..
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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is seeking a 30-day detention for six foreign nationals arrested in Kenya, who are linked to an estimated Sh8 billion narcotics haul. The suspects were apprehended during a multi-agency operation at Kilindini Port.
- 769 packages of suspected synthetic narcotic drugs, weighing 1,035.9 kilograms, were seized.
- The National Police Service (NPS) launched the operation based on intelligence from the Kenya Navy.
- The prosecution has requested an independent interpreter and is working to verify the suspects' identities and credentials.
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