Two charged over Sh4m cocaine haul in Mombasa

Suspects deny trafficking charges as prosecutors oppose bail...

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Two individuals, Hilton Gocho Chopeta and Mohamed Jabir Ali, have been charged in Mombasa with trafficking cocaine worth over Sh3.9 million.

Recovered cocaine haul valued at Sh3,965,723.
The accused, Hilton Gocho Chopeta and Mohamed Jabir Ali, face charges of conspiracy and trafficking.
Chopeta allegedly swallowed 44 pellets of cocaine, while Ali was found with 16 pellets.
Suspects were arrested between July 15-16, 2026, in Mombasa County.
Investigators argue the suspects are a flight risk and oppose bail, citing ongoing investigations and a pending case against Ali.

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