Kenya busts $27-million crystal meth haul

Kenyan law enforcement seized 454 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth $27 million in a multi-agency operation, according to police. The operation, which took place on the Kenyan coast following a tip-off from Tanzanian authorities, resulted in the arrest of three suspects: two Tanzanians and a Ugandan. Kenya has long served as a transit route for narcotics due to its location near the Indian Ocean, but has been increasing efforts to combat drug trafficking.

Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin described the seizure as an "operational breakthrough," emphasizing the importance of intelligence-led investigations, cross-border cooperation, and sustained pressure on trafficking networks. This marks a significant achievement, coming a year after Kenya confiscated 1,036 kilograms in the largest drug haul in its history.

The prosecution secured a 15-day detention order for the suspects, who were deemed a "flight risk." In the past year, Kenyan authorities have arrested 1,631 individuals in connection with narcotics offenses and seized drugs worth millions of dollars.