Police officers based at Kadzandani Police Station, Nyali Sub-County, in Mombasa County have seized cannabis with an estimated street value of over KSh25 million.

The operation, which took place 20th of September, marks a significant success in the ongoing efforts to curb the distribution of narcotics in the coastal region.

Acting on a tip-off, the police conducted a raid at a residence suspected to be used as a drug den in the Kadzandani area.

During the operation, officers discovered large quantities of cannabis carefully hidden within the premises.

The haul, which is believed to be one of the largest in recent times, highlights the scale of the drug trafficking problem in the area.

In the course of the raid, the police apprehended Cynthia Anyango, a 30-year-old woman who was found inside the house.

Anyango, who is believed to be closely associated with the main suspect, is currently in police custody and is assisting investigators in their efforts to track down the primary suspect who managed to evade arrest.

“Acting on a tip-off from vigilant members of the public, the officers zeroed in on a notorious trafficker plying his illicit trade at Green Estate in Kiembeni.

“Upon raiding the trafficker’s den, the officers hit a jackpot, uncovering 16 hefty sacks of cannabis weighing 864.9kgs with an estimated street value of Sh25,407,000,” the DCI reports.

The DCI encourages members of the public to continue reporting such vices anonymously through #FichuaKwaDCI Toll Free number 0800 722 203.