Police have arrested one suspect and recovered 20 rolls of suspected narcotic drugs following a targeted operation in Kisurini, Jomvu Sub-County, Mombasa County.
In a statement shared on its X account on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the National Police Service (NPS) said officers from Jomvu Police Station conducted the operation on Monday, November 9, after receiving a tip-off from members of the public.
The suspect was arrested during the operation and taken to Jomvu Police Station, where he remains in custody awaiting processing and arraignment in court.
The recovered substances have also been secured as exhibits as investigations and legal procedures continue.
The National Police Service commended members of the public for providing timely information, noting that cooperation between communities and law enforcement agencies remains crucial in the fight against drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
The service urged Kenyans to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through the nearest police station or its designated reporting channels.
Members of the public can submit anonymous reports through the toll-free numbers 999 and 911, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations’ (DCI) Fichua Kwa DCI hotline on 0800 722 203, or WhatsApp number 0709 570 000.
The arrest comes amid ongoing efforts by security agencies to combat the circulation of illegal drugs and dismantle networks involved in narcotics trafficking across the country.
