Police in Mombasa have arrested one person of interest and recovered a cache of drugs during a targeted operation in the county.
A statement by the National Police Service confirmed that 30 sachets and 11 rolls of cannabis sativa are among the items recovered during the raid conducted by Police officers from Mikindani Police Station.
“Police officers from Mikindani Police Station have conducted a targeted operation against narcotic drugs in the Mataa ya Ndege area of Jomvu Sub-County, Mombasa County,” the statement read.
Items recovered during the police raid
The operation is part of a sustained crackdown on narcotic drugs in the county with the National Police Service confirming that the suspect will be presented in court al
“During the operation, the team arrested one suspect and recovered 30 sachets and 11 rolls of cannabis sativa, as well as other related exhibits. The suspect was placed in custody awaiting arraignment in court.
NPS emphasised its commitment to safeguarding communities from the impacts of drug abuse and trafficking, urging members of the public to share any useful information.
“The recovered items have been secured as evidence. The National Police Service remains committed to safeguarding communities from the dangers of drug abuse and trafficking. Members of the public are encouraged to continue sharing information with the police.
2 linked to child trafficking arrested with 250g heroin in Mombasa
This comes barely a week after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested two persons of interest in a coordinated operation that also led to the recovery of 250 grammes of heroin in the coastal city.
According to a post by DCI on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) conducted a targeted raid following credible intelligence regarding individuals suspected of involvement in both drug and child trafficking.
“In a coordinated operation led by DCI Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) Mombasa, two traffickers have been arrested, leading to the recovery of 250 grammes of heroin. The targeted raid was initiated following credible intelligence regarding individuals implicated in both drug and child trafficking.”DCI said.
