
Mombasa: Detectives recover heroin worth KSH 1.2 million after arresting a college student
- Published By Jedida Barasa For The Statesman Digital
- 1 year ago
A 24-year-old college student was on Thursday, February 1, 2024, arrested at his house in Mshomoroni, Kisauni sub-county for possession of heroin.
The suspect, Killian Makuto Dunda, a student at the Technical University of Mombasa was arrested by Moi International Airport Anti-narcotics officers who were acting on an intelligence report.
During his arrest, the officers recovered 300 grams of heroin worth Ksh1.2 million wrapped in a clear polythene bag.
The suspect was frogmarched to the police station where he is currently cooling his heels pending arraignment today.
"The detectives were acting on an intelligence report, which also led to the arrest of Killian Makuto Dunda (the student) at his Mshomoroni house, Kisauni sub-county.
"Found wrapped in a clear polythene bag, the brownish/whitish drug which has an estimated street value of Sh1.2 million was tested on site, turning positive for heroin. The exhibit was secured pending further sampling at the government chemist, as the suspect awaits arraignment today," a statement by DCI reads in parts.
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