Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have uncovered a secret drug manufacturing operation in the coastal town of Diani, Kwale County. Two suspects were arrested during the dramatic bust, raising concerns about rising narcotics activity in the region.
Highlights:
- A hidden narcotics lab was discovered in Diani by DCI officers.
- Two individuals were arrested during the operation.
- The facility was allegedly used for drug processing and distribution.
- Authorities vow to intensify the crackdown on drug trafficking.
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The DCI has confirmed the arrest of two suspects linked to a clandestine drug lab hidden in a residential area of Diani, Kwale County. The raid, carried out by the Anti-Narcotics Unit, followed days of surveillance and intelligence gathering.
Authorities said the facility was operating discreetly, with the suspects allegedly involved in the production, processing, and packaging of illicit drugs destined for distribution both locally and potentially internationally.
During the bust, officers recovered chemical equipment, packaging materials, and substances believed to be narcotics pending analysis. The lab appeared to be well-equipped, pointing to a sophisticated operation aimed at evading law enforcement scrutiny.
DCI officials stated that the seized items would undergo forensic analysis to determine the type and scale of drug production.
This latest bust underscores growing concerns over the coastal region becoming a hotspot for drug trafficking. The DCI has pledged to intensify operations targeting both local networks and international drug cartels using Kenya’s coastline as a transit point.
“The war on drugs is far from over. We are closing in on traffickers and dismantling their operations one by one,” a senior DCI officer noted.
The two suspects remain in custody and are expected to be arraigned as investigations continue
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