Three Suspects Arrested in Kwale County Drug Trafficking Operation

By Feddy Madebe

Police in Kwale County have arrested three individuals following an intelligence-led operation that intercepted a consignment of suspected narcotics in the coastal region.

Officers from Kwale Police Station conducted an ambush in the Denyenye area Thursday, targeting a motorcycle believed to be transporting illegal substances.

The National Police Service confirmed that the operation yielded significant results, with authorities recovering 210 rolls of a substance suspected to be cannabis sativa.

The three suspects were taken into custody and are currently being held at the station awaiting arraignment in court.

The arrests form part of ongoing countrywide operations by law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking and distribution networks operating across Kenya.

Police attributed the successful operation to actionable intelligence received prior to the interception, highlighting the critical role of information gathering in disrupting criminal activities.

“These operations by the National Police Service underscore the importance of sustained law enforcement in protecting communities from the harmful effects of drugs,” a police statement read.

Authorities emphasized that continued collaboration between the public and security agencies remains essential to achieving success in the fight against narcotics.

Kwale County, located along Kenya’s coastal region, has previously been identified as a transit route for drug traffickers, prompting increased surveillance and enforcement operations in the area.

The suspects are expected to be charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act once investigations are concluded.

Police have urged residents to report suspicious activities related to drug trafficking through established communication channels, assuring confidentiality for informants.

The operation comes amid growing concerns about drug abuse, particularly among youth in coastal counties, where authorities have intensified crackdowns on both suppliers and distributors.