In Nyali, Mombasa County, police arrested a woman found with cannabis sativa, commonly known as bhang, valued at over Ksh. 25 million. The arrest followed a raid by officers from Kadzandani Police Station at a house in Green Estate, Kiembeni, based on a tip-off from the public.
The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Cynthia Anyango, was found in the residence, which is believed to belong to a suspected drug trafficker who managed to escape before the raid. During the operation, the police seized 16 sacks of cannabis weighing a total of 864.9 kilograms, an amount with an estimated street value of Ksh. 25,407,000.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) released a statement on Friday, shedding light on the success of the raid. According to the DCI, the information they received from members of the public led them to the house, where they uncovered a significant quantity of illegal drugs. However, the main suspect, the alleged trafficker, managed to flee before officers could apprehend him.
"Upon raiding the trafficker's den, the officers hit a jackpot, uncovering 16 hefty sacks of cannabis weighing 864.9 kilograms with an estimated street value of Ksh. 25,407,000," said the DCI in their statement.
Cynthia Anyango was immediately arrested and is currently aiding the police in their efforts to track down the primary suspect who remains at large. The authorities are continuing their investigations, hoping to capture the main suspect and dismantle any larger drug trafficking networks operating in the region.
Meanwhile, the confiscated bhang has been taken in as evidence. The authorities emphasized that they are intensifying their efforts to combat the narcotics trade in Mombasa and the surrounding areas. Drug trafficking remains a major concern in the region, and law enforcement agencies are keen on cracking down on individuals involved in the trade.