Person of interest arrested as police seize 200 grammes of heroin in Mombasa
Police in Mombasa have arrested a person of interest in drug peddling, seizing over 200 grammes of heroin.
The person of interest, Shee Hussein, was arrested inside a public service vehicle with the heroin hidden in his left trouse pcket, according to a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Sunday, April 6, 2025.
“Mombasa Anti-Narcotics Unit detectives have nabbed a notorious drug trafficker, Shee Hussein, at Magaoni area in Msambweni and recovered 200 grammes of heroin,” DCI stated.
“Acting on solid intel, detectives pounced on Hussein aboard a public service vehicle. A quick search revealed 200 grams of heroin cleverly hidden in his left trouser pocket.”
The crime busters say after the arrest, he led detectives to his stash at home, which led to the discovery of an additional 19 packages of cannabis sativa.
He has been detained at Kilindini Port Police, undergoing processing awaiting his arraignment in court.
Arrest in Kabati
Police in Kabati have also arrested another person of interest, Henry Mburu Njogu, and seized bhang in Kabati, Murang’a county.
“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 Henry Mburu Njogu, who was driving a Toyota Rumion, registration no. KCP 885G. A subsequent search of his residence uncovered 21 sacks of Cannabis sativa. Mburu found himself in cuffs, transported to Mutahiga Police Station, where he too awaits legal repercussions for his actions,” DCI added.
Police in Usenge, Siaya County, have also arrested another person of interest, Francis Odhiambo Ochieng, in connection with 4,600 sticks of bhang discovered by police.
“Further, in a multi-agency operation in Usenge, authorities apprehended Francis Odhiambo Ochieng, alias Odhis. During this encounter, 4,600 sticks of bhang were seized. Odhis is now in custody, undergoing processing ahead of his court appearance,” DCI added.
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