Police have arrested a suspected notorious drug trafficker in Msambweni, Kwale County.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations said they recovered 200 grammes of heroin after the raid.
Police said they acted on solid intelligence and arrested the suspect on board a public service vehicle.
According to them, a quick search revealed 200 grammes of heroin hidden in his left trouser pocket.
“Cornered and under pressure, he capitulated, guiding detectives to his stash at home, which led to the discovery of an additional 19 packages of Cannabis sativa,” police added.
The suspect was arrested and is now behind bars at Kilindini Port Police, undergoing processing and awaiting his day in court.
In a similar operation, ANU detectives domiciled at DCI Headquarters executed a well-planned raid in Kabati, Murang'a County.
With targeted intel guiding their efforts, they intercepted a suspect who was driving a Toyota.
A subsequent search of his residence uncovered 21 sacks of Cannabis sativa.
Police said the suspect found himself in cuffs and was transported to Muthaiga Police Station, where he awaits legal repercussions for his actions.
Further, in a multi-agency operation in Usenge, authorities apprehended another suspect.
During this encounter, 4,600 sticks of bhang were seized.
Police added that the suspect is now in custody, undergoing processing ahead of his court appearance.
Earlier, the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) seized contraband worth over Sh2.9 million in Bondo, Siaya County.
This is part of Nacada’s major crackdown on drug trafficking and the illicit liquor trade across the country.
Nacada Chief Executive Officer Anthony Omerikwa, in a statement to the press, said the operation was launched following a tip-off, leading to a raid on a notorious drug dealer’s hideout in Nyamonye Market.
“This operation marks a significant victory in our relentless war against drug abuse and the illegal alcohol trade,” said Omerikwa.
“We will not allow unscrupulous traders to destroy the lives of our youth.”
The raid on the suspect’s home, business premises, and rental houses led to the discovery of 4,600 sticks of suspected cannabis sativa and 11 brooms of suspected bhang, which are awaiting weighing and analysis.
