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Kenyan police seize 454kg of suspected meth on coast
Kenyan police seized 454kg of suspected methamphetamine in Msambweni, on the coast in Kwale County.
The drugs are estimated to be worth $27 million.
The operation targeted international trafficking networks and involved Kenyan and Tanzanian anti-narcotics officers.
Police said a suspect arrested in Tanzania last week led them to the drugs in Kenya.
The seizure follows another large meth interception in the Indian Ocean, while security researchers warn that East Africa is becoming more than a transit route for drugs.
Suspects are in custody and due in court, and police say the operation is continuing.
Kenyan police seized 454kg of suspected methamphetamine in Msambweni, on the coast, in an operation targeting international drug trafficking networks.
The haul was estimated to be worth $27 million by the BBC and Sh3.6 billion by Nation.
Police said the operation followed the arrest in Tanzania of a key suspect who was handed over to Kenyan authorities at the border.
The BBC reports that three suspects were arrested at the coast, but also says four suspects are in custody.
Police also seized two motor vehicles and a motorcycle, and said the operation is ongoing.
- Who
- Kenyan police and anti-narcotics officers, working with Tanzanian counterparts, carried out the operation. Suspects include Tanzanians and a Ugandan.
- What
- Police seized 454kg of suspected methamphetamine and arrested suspects.
- When
- The seizure was reported on November 9, 2026.
- Where
- Msambweni, Kwale County, on Kenya’s coast.
- Why
- The operation targeted international drug trafficking networks.
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A key suspect was arrested in Tanzania and handed over to Kenyan authorities at the border.
The seizure of 454kg of suspected methamphetamine in Msambweni was reported.
- Drug haul
- 454kg of suspected methamphetamine
- Estimated value
- $27 million, according to the BBC; Sh3.6 billion, according to Nation
- Location
- Msambweni, Kwale County
- Items seized
- Two motor vehicles and a motorcycle
- Suspects
- BBC reports three arrested at the coast and four in custody
- Ongoing status
- Police said the operation remains ongoing