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September 24, 2026
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Sh8.2bn meth haul incinerated under court supervision as 6 Iranians stand trial

Sh8.2bn meth haul incinerated under court supervision as 6 Iranians stand trial

The operation brought together multiple security and law-enforcement agencies, highlighting the multi-agency approach to disrupt narcotics trafficking...

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A staggering Sh8.2 billion worth of methamphetamine has been incinerated under court supervision in Mombasa, Kenya. This destruction occurred as six Iranian nationals stand trial for their alleged involvement in trafficking over 1,000kg of the drug seized in the Indian Ocean.

  • The destroyed haul was valued at Sh8.2 billion.
  • Key figures present included Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and senior National Police Service leadership.
  • The methamphetamine was intercepted in October 2025 aboard a stateless dhow during a multi-agency maritime operation.

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