Police have arrested a suspected drug dealer and recovered 20 rolls of suspected narcotics during an intelligence-led operation in Kisurini, Jomvu Sub-County, Mombasa.
The operation was conducted on Monday, November 9, 2026, by officers attached to Jomvu Police Station following information provided by members of the public about suspected drug-related activities in the area.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), officers responded to the tip-off and carried out a targeted operation that resulted in the arrest of one person and the recovery of the suspected drugs.
The suspect was taken to Jomvu Police Station, where they remain in custody pending police processing and arraignment in court.
Police said the 20 recovered rolls had been secured as exhibits to support ongoing investigations.
“Police officers based at Jomvu Police Station in Jomvu Sub-County, on 9 November 2026, acted on a tip-off, arrested one suspect and recovered 20 rolls of suspected narcotic drugs during a targeted operation in the Kisurini area,” the NPS stated.
The service added that the suspect was being held as investigations continued ahead of the court process.
Police Urge Mombasa Residents to Report Drug Activities
The National Police Service commended members of the public for sharing information that helped officers respond to suspected criminal activities.
The service said cooperation between residents and law enforcement agencies remained important in efforts to combat drug trafficking, substance abuse and other forms of crime.
Residents were urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through official emergency and anonymous reporting channels.
The latest operation highlights the role of community intelligence in helping police identify suspected criminal activity and conduct targeted enforcement operations.
Coast Region Records Major Drug Seizures
The Kisurini arrest comes amid wider anti-narcotics operations targeting the supply and distribution of illegal drugs in the Coast region.
In July 2026, Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno reported that security officers had arrested 27 people and seized narcotics estimated to be worth KSh51.5 million during a three-month operation conducted between April and June.
The crackdown resulted in the recovery of approximately 10,700 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa, 7,000 grammes of heroin, 1,330 grammes of cocaine and 205 grammes of methamphetamine.
More recently, on November 9, 2026, the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohamed Amin, announced the recovery of 454 kilogrammes of suspected methamphetamine in Kwale County.
The consignment was estimated to be worth KSh3.6 billion.
Amin said preliminary investigations suggested that the drugs may have originated from Pakistan and were intended for markets in East and Southern Africa.
The operation reportedly involved intelligence sharing between Kenyan and Tanzanian authorities and resulted in arrests as investigations into the suspected trafficking network continued.
DCI Steps Up Fight Against Drug Trafficking
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has an Anti-Narcotics Unit responsible for investigating drug-related offences, gathering intelligence, arresting suspected traffickers and supporting criminal prosecutions.
The unit also works with local and international security agencies to investigate organised drug-trafficking networks and disrupt the movement of illegal substances.
The recovery of the 20 suspected narcotics rolls in Kisurini adds to the ongoing enforcement efforts in the Coast region.
Police have continued to encourage residents
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