The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has said cocaine worth Ksh3.7 million has been seized in Lamu on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
The operation that led to this seizure was conducted in the coastal town, where several houses were raided.
"Approximately 928 grams of suspected cocaine, estimated at over Ksh3.7 million, have been seized in an intelligence-led operation by anti-narcotic unit hawkshaws.
"The operation that was conducted in Lamu Central follows the heightened war against the sale, distribution, and consumption of illicit drugs around the country. During the raids, several houses suspected to be illicit drug hubs were targeted," a statement by DCI on X read.
One of the targeted houses belonged to Muuna Omar Bori, where a weighing machine and five pellets weighing approximately 85 grams were recovered. Similarly, in Mote Shamuni’s house, a clear polythene bag with cocaine weighing approximately 164 grams was seized.
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The DCI operation extended to Mwalimu Shamuni’s residence, where another polythene bag with about 354g of the crack was also recovered.
At Fatma Mote Yusuf's house, the detectives discovered cocaine weighing approximately 325 grams. Seven individuals were apprehended on suspicion of involvement in drug trafficking, the anti-crime authority said.
"The arrested individuals include Nuura Omar Bori, aged 34; Mote Mwalimu Shamuni, aged 41; Shamuni Mwalimu Shamuni, aged 41; Omar Mohamed Omar, aged 23; Mohamed Abdallah, aged 35; Fami Abdulrahman Mohamed, aged 42; and Fatma Mote Yusuf, aged 40.
"All the suspects are in lawful custody pending arraignment. This swift action emphasizes the government's unwavering dedication to combating the spread of illicit drugs within the region, prioritizing public safety and law enforcement," DCI confirmed.
A campaign against drugs and illicit alcohol has intensified, with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki being the top government officials in the campaign.
