Police in Mombasa have intercepted a major narcotics consignment in a decisive, intelligence-led operation.

Officers from Changamwe Police Station, acting on credible intelligence, mounted an undercover ambush targeting a Buscar Bus Ltd vehicle suspected of transporting contraband goods.

The bus was intercepted at Changamwe Roundabout, where it offloaded a suspicious bale disguised as mitumba (second-hand clothes).

Moments later, a suspect on a motorcycle arrived to collect the package. Officers moved in swiftly, arresting him as he attempted to load it.

A thorough search revealed the luggage to be a 90kg sack packed with rolls of cannabis sativa (bhang), concealed in a black polythene bag and wrapped in clothing to mask its contents.

The suspect is currently in police custody, pending processing and arraignment.

This comes after NPS officers based at Malaba Police Station in Busia County conducted a successful operation in Malaba Town, arresting one suspect in possession of five bales of bhang with an estimated street value of Ksh 125,000.

The suspect was placed in custody at Malaba Police Station pending processing and arraignment in court.

“The National Police Service remains committed to combating illegal drugs nationwide,” NPS said in a statement.