Sh8.2bn meth haul incinerated under court supervision as 6 Iranians stand trial
The operation brought together multiple security and law-enforcement agencies, highlighting the multi-agency approach to disrupt narcotics trafficking.
MOMBASA, Kenya (Sep 24) — A massive 8.2 billion shilling methamphetamine haul was recently destroyed under court supervision in Mombasa, as six Iranians face trial for their involvement in the seizure of over 1,000kg of the drug from the Indian Ocean. The incineration took place at Bamburi Cement Factory, with the operation being overseen by Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and senior National Police Service leaders alongside officials from other security agencies, including the Navy.
The 1,000kg of methamphetamine seized during a multi-agency maritime operation in October 2025 after intercepting a stateless dhow, named IGOR (MV Mashallah), around 630 kilometers east of Mombasa coast. The destruction occurred after completing all necessary legal procedures, ensuring adherence to court supervision protocols. The sizeable seizure highlighted the collaborative efforts of multiple security agencies in disrupting narcotics trafficking through Kenya’s maritime routes.
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