Six Iranian Nationals Face Charges in Mombasa Over Major Drug Bust - October 2025

Six Iranian nationals were arrested in connection with a drug bust involving Sh8.2 billion worth of methamphetamine and are expected to face charges in Mombasa. The Shanzu Court is hearing a case involving six Iranian nationals apprehended in connection with heroin. Six individuals suspected of drug trafficking have been arraigned in court at Shanzu, Mombasa County. In a related action, the Kenyan government is set to destroy a large shipment of narcotics, valued at billions of shillings, which was intercepted in the Indian Ocean. This is part of the government's ongoing commitment to combat drug trafficking.