The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)’s has uncovered a haul of high-value narcotics and suspected stolen merchandise.
In a statement on Friday, February 20, 2026, a 32-year-old and a 38-year-old we apprehended linked to drug syndicate.
“A joint team of security agencies drawn from the coastal region has conducted an intelligence-led operation in Ukunda Township, leading to the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of a significant quantity of suspected narcotics and stolen property,” DCI said in a statement.
During the raid, detectives recovered 250 grams of a white powder suspected to be cocaine, which carries a staggering street value of Ksh1,000,000.
The authorities also uncovered bhang estimated at Ksh1,050,000, bringing the total narcotics recovery to over Ksh2 million.
“The officers also recovered a half-full sack containing rolls of suspected cannabis weighing approximately 35 kilograms, valued at about Kshs 1,050,000. In addition, several mobile phones believed to be stolen property were seized during the operation,” the statement added.
“Preliminary investigations have linked the suspects to a criminal gang operating along the coastal region. They are currently in lawful custody pending arraignment, while all recovered exhibits have been secured for forensic analysis”, the statement further read.
The suspects are currently in custody awaiting arraignment as the narcotics have been secured for forensic analysis to determine their purity and origin.
