Interior PS Omollo sounds alarm on drugs flowing through Mombasa Port
By Cynthia Lodite, January 20, 2026Interior Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has raised an alert on the illegal trade routes used by traffickers in Mombasa County.
Taking to his official X account on Teusday January 20, 2026, Omollo explained the government’s move in dismantling drug networks, disrupting supply chains.
On his part, the PS has revealed that the government has pitched camp in Mombasa County as they cut all the loopholes used by the traffickers in conducting the illegal trade.
“In Mombasa County, this resolve is translating into coordinated, intelligence-led operations that are dismantling drug networks, disrupting supply chains and denying criminal syndicates the benefits of their illicit trade,” Omollo said.
According to Omollo, key persons of interest have been arrested, while illegal operations shut down and criminal assets forfeited to the State to support recovery and prevention efforts.
“Through strengthened anti-narcotics enforcement, offenders are being arrested, illegal operations shut down and criminal assets forfeited to the State to support recovery and prevention efforts,” Omollo added.
Omollo further added that justice reforms have also reinforced the gains, with specialised courts accelerating the handling of drug-related cases to ensure swift and consistent accountability.
Similarly, Omollo revealed that the Port of Mombasa and other key entry points are being strategically fortified through coordinated, multi-agency operations led by the Border Control and Operations Coordinating Committee.
He went on explaining that the Ministry has tightened surveillance and sealed traditional trafficking routes
“Crucially, the Port of Mombasa and other key entry points are being strategically fortified through coordinated, multi-agency operations led by the Border Control and Operations Coordinating Committee (BCOCC) under the State Department for @InteriorKE and National Administration, tightening surveillance and sealing traditional trafficking routes,” Omollo explained.
“This integrated approach underscores the Government’s resolve to protect communities, safeguard the youth and restore socio-economic stability by confronting drug and alcohol abuse firmly and comprehensively, in and around Mombasa County,” he added.