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What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n

A 29-year-old woman has been charged with drug trafficking in Kilifi after police seized 255kg of cannabis sativa worth Sh7.65 million. She pleaded not guilty and was granted a bond of Sh2 million. The case highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to combat drug trafficking in Kenya, with investigations into the drug’s source continuing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong> <\/span>A 29-year-old woman has been arraigned before the Malindi Law Courts after police recovered 255kg of cannabis sativa valued at about Sh7.65 million during an intelligence-led operation in Kilifi county.<\/p>\n

The suspect was presented in court where she pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges linked to the large consignment.<\/p>\n

The court granted her a surety bond of Sh2 million with no option of cash bail. The matter will be mentioned on April 23 for pre-trial directions.<\/p>\n

According to investigators, the arrest was carried out in the Jimba following a targeted operation by detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) based in Malindi.<\/p>\n

The officers worked together with their counterparts from Watamu Police Station after receiving what they described as credible intelligence about suspected drug activities.<\/p>\n

Police said the team raided a residential house along Mwatela Road, off the Watamu\u2013Gede Road. Upon entering the house, officers found the suspect inside.<\/p>\n

A search of the premises led to the discovery of eight sacks containing rolls of dry plant material wrapped in khaki paper. The substance was suspected to be cannabis.<\/p>\n

The suspect and the recovered items were then escorted to Watamu police station for further processing. Authorities confirmed that the substance was weighed and sampled.<\/p>\n

The consignment is estimated to have a street value of Sh7.65 million, making it one of the notable drug seizures in recent times.<\/p>\n

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to fight drug trafficking in the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reiterates its commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks and safeguarding communities from the harmful effects of narcotics,\u201d the agency said.<\/p>\n

The DCI also urged the public to play a role in addressing the problem by sharing information with authorities.<\/p>\n

\u201cMembers of the public are encouraged to continue sharing information to support the fight against the vice,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

The case now proceeds to the next stage as investigators continue with inquiries into the source of the drugs and possible links to wider trafficking networks.<\/p>\n

Authorities have maintained that collaboration between the public and law enforcement remains key in detecting and preventing such crimes, especially in areas identified as transit points for illegal drugs.<\/p>\n

Drug trafficking has been a significant issue in Kenya, particularly in coastal regions like Kilifi, which are often used as transit points for illegal substances. The government has intensified its efforts to combat this issue through various operations led by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). These operations aim to dismantle trafficking networks and raise public awareness about the dangers of narcotics, encouraging community involvement in reporting suspicious activities. Recent seizures indicate a growing commitment to addressing this pressing problem.<\/p>\n

Find more news and analyses on Kenya<\/span> on the Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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