Ksh2.19 Million Cocaine Consignment Intercepted at Malaba OSBP, One Suspect Arrested
DCI detectives seized a cocaine shipment worth Ksh 2.19 million at Malaba One‑Stop Border Post.
In Brief
- •DCI detectives seized a cocaine shipment worth Ksh 2.19 million at Malaba One‑Stop Border Post.
- •The consignment consisted of eight pellets totaling 547.99 g, found in an unattended parcel on a Simba Coach bus from Kampala to Nairobi.
- •One suspect, bus turn‑boy Meshack Medalack, was arrested; the driver (Karama) and conductor (John Musimbi) remain at large.
- •The National Anti‑Narcotics Investigations Bureau (NANIB) is continuing the investigation.
Why It Matters
The interception underscores the ongoing challenge of drug trafficking along the Kenya‑Uganda corridor, a key route for illicit goods. By disrupting this shipment, authorities aim to curb the flow of cocaine into the region and protect communities from the social and economic harms associated with drug abuse.
Key Details
- Consignment Value
- Ksh 2,191,960
- Weight of Cocaine
- 547.99 g
- Number of Pellets
- 8
- Suspect Arrested
- Meshack Medalack
Context & Background
Malaba One‑Stop Border Post (OSBP) serves as a major transit point between Kenya and Uganda, facilitating the movement of goods and passengers across the border.
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