Police in Mombasa have arrested two suspects with marijuana worth over Ksh9 million in street value.
In a statement on Monday, September 23, 2024, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) revealed that detectives recovered 10 sacks of marijuana at the Corner ya Chief area weighing 314.05kgs with an approximate street value of Ksh9,421,500.
Two suspects, Hamisi Omar and 30-year-old Irene Auma were arrested during the raid and detained.
“A crack team of detectives drawn from the Anti-Narcotics Unit Mombasa and DCI Diani have swooped down on two notorious drug traffickers in the bustling corner ya Chief area in Diani, seizing Marijuana worth over Sh9 million,” DCI stated.
“Following a crucial tip-off, the officers swiftly apprehended a suspect Hamisi Omar, who led them to a nearby drug store where they uncovered 10 sacks of Marijuana weighing 314.05kgs with an approximate street value of Sh9, 421, 500. The pursuit then led to the arrest of the main suspect, Irene Auma, aged 30 years in a nearby house.”
Marijuana seized in Rusinga
Detectives have also seized sacks of unrolled marijuana with a street value of Ksh1,749,000, along with 30 jerry cans of illicit brew (chang’aa) valued at approximately Ksh240,000 at Luore shopping Centre in Rusinga West location
The main suspect, Kevin Barasa alias Kevo, managed to evade capture.
DCI says the arrested suspects are currently in police custody, and the recovered narcotics are being kept as exhibits.
“Meanwhile, the hunt for the elusive trafficker continues. The Directorate of Criminal Investigation remains steadfast in its mission to combat narcotics trafficking and thanks members of the public for their continued support and valuable information,” DCI added.
