Wednesday, July 23,
2025 – Police officers from Watamu Police Station have arrested three
suspects following a successful raid in the Timboni area, prompted by a public
tip-off.
The suspects were apprehended inside a house belonging to
one of them.
A thorough search of the premises led to the recovery of 14
sachets of heroin, approximately 100 grams of cannabis sativa, three syringes,
15 plastic packaging sheets, and three sterilised alcohol pads.
Other drug-related paraphernalia were also discovered.
Officers
also recovered a spent cartridge and a ledger believed to contain sketches of
firearms, raising serious concerns about possible links to armed robberies.
The suspects
are currently in police custody and are expected to be arraigned in court soon.
In a statement, the National Police Service commended the
members of the public for their vigilance and cooperation, which played a key
role in the operation鈥檚 success.
鈥淭he Service reiterates its commitment to fostering such
partnerships i