A Nigerian nationale was detained by detectives after they reportedly discovered 200 grams of cocaine in Mombasa, Kenya.
In a statement released on Thursday, May 9, 2024, the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) stated that Victor Chinenye Ikonne, the suspect, was taken into custody at an apartment as the nation continues to clamp down on drug traffickers.
āThe Anti-Narcotic Unit (ANU) detectives based in Mombasa have arrested a Nigerian national found with 200g of cocaine approximated at Sh600,000 in street value,ā the statement read.
“The arrest of the suspect identified as Victor Chinenye Ikonne followed an intelligence-led operation where police raided his rental house located at White House Apartments in Utange-Kisauni area
“Search conducted in the house saw the seizure of the white powdery crack discreetly wrapped in a polythene bag inside a drawer in his bedroom.
“Presumptive tests ran confirmed that the concealed powder was indeed cocaine, which was stashed alongside suspected repackaging materials.
āAlso found were assorted SIM cards belonging to Airtel, Safaricom, Telecom and MTN.ā
āThe suspect has been escorted to the Port Police Station for processing ahead of his arraignment.ā [CONTINUE READING HERE]
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