Police in Mombasa arrested a suspected drug trafficker and confiscated a significant quantity of bhang in two separate operations conducted in Jomvu and Kiembeni areas on Thursday.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) revealed in a statement that Dominik Oseko Ngisa was apprehended while driving a suspicious Toyota Axio along the Mombasa-Nairobi Road in the Jomvu area.
“Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit Mombasa made a significant breakthrough by arresting Dominik Oseko Ngisa,” read the statement. A meticulous search of the vehicle uncovered large rolls of cannabis concealed in the boot, demonstrating the elaborate tactics employed by drug traffickers.
Ngisa was promptly taken into custody along with the seized drugs and escorted to Jomvu Police Station for further processing. He is set to be arraigned in court once investigations are concluded.
In a simultaneous operation, officers from Kiembeni Police Station raided a house near Kiembeni Primary School, following intelligence reports of drug storage in the vicinity. During the raid, six sacks of bhang were discovered. However, the main suspect managed to evade capture, fleeing just moments before the officers arrived.
The DCI has intensified its efforts to track down the fugitive trafficker, with detectives pursuing crucial leads. Authorities believe the seizures are part of a broader drug distribution network operating within Mombasa County, which has been a hotspot for narcotics trafficking.
The Anti-Narcotics Unit hailed the operations as a step forward in curbing drug-related activities in the coastal region, reiterating their commitment to dismantling cartels and ensuring drug-free communities.
The Mombasa County Commissioner called on residents to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by reporting any suspicious activities. “Community involvement is vital in the fight against drug trafficking,” he stated.
These operations come amid heightened security measures aimed at cracking down on illegal substances, with authorities vowing to bring perpetrators to justice.
