Four suspects have been arrested after a multi-agency security operation recovered 454 kilogrammes of suspected narcotics valued at approximately KSh3.6 billion in Msambweni, Kwale County.
The National Police Service (NPS) said the operation followed intelligence that led to the arrest of a key suspect in Tanzania on November 5, 2026, while allegedly in possession of suspected narcotic drugs.
The suspect was subsequently handed over to Kenyan authorities at the Lungalunga-Horohoro border crossing following cooperation between security agencies from the two countries.
According to the police, investigations led officers to Shirazi Village in Kingwede Shirazi Location, where they traced the premises of a suspected accomplice.
Further investigations directed the multi-agency team to Ganja La Simba Village in Kinondo Location, Msambweni Sub-County, where officers recovered the narcotics following a search.
Police said additional suspects were arrested during the operation, bringing the total number of people in custody to four.
The team also seized two motor vehicles and a motorcycle, which have been secured alongside the recovered drugs as exhibits.
The National Police Service said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to dismantle cross-border drug trafficking networks through intelligence-sharing and cooperation with regional security agencies.
The four suspects remain in custody as investigations continue, while authorities said the operation was still ongoing and further updates would be provided.
The police also urged members of the public to share information with law enforcement agencies to support efforts against organised crime.
