Three people have been arrested in Kwale County following a police operation targeting narcotics trafficking.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), officers from Kwale Police Station acted on credible intelligence and mounted an ambush in the Denyenye area on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
The officers intercepted a motorcycle that was believed to be transporting illegal items.
“Acting on credible intelligence, officers from Kwale Police Station intercepted a motorcycle in an ambush today in the Denyenye area of Kwale County that was suspected of transporting illegal items. The operation resulted in the arrest of three suspects who were found to have 210 rolls of a substance believed to be cannabis sativa. They are in custody pending arraignment,” NPS stated.
“These operations by the National Police service underscore the importance of sustained law enforcement in protecting communities from the harmful effects of drugs. Collaboration between the public and security agencies remains vital to the success of these efforts”, the service added.
The three suspects are currently in custody awaiting arraignment.
