Anti-narcotics detectives in the Coast region have arrested two suspects in connection with drug trafficking following an early morning raid at a homestead in Boa, Kombani area.
The suspects, identified as Kassim Omar Konerwa, 34 and Issa Omar Konerwa, 24, were found in possession of 12 sacks of marijuana, believed to have been stored at the homestead for distribution. Authorities confirmed the two are in custody and will be arraigned in court soon.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the operation is part of an ongoing crackdown by law enforcement agencies to curb drug trafficking in the region, a vice that has previously fueled crime and addiction.
Security officials have intensified surveillance and enforcement efforts, vowing to dismantle drug supply networks and bring perpetrators to justice.
Residents have lauded the crackdown, calling for more stringent measures to rid the region of narcotics and protect young people from falling victim to drug abuse.
Law enforcement agencies have urged the public to provide information on suspicious activities to help combat the growing drug trade.
The arrest of the two suspects comes amid heightened operations targeting drug peddlers and distributors in the Coast region, which has long battled the scourge of narcotics.
Authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to making the region drug-free, with more arrests and seizures expected in the coming weeks.
Security agencies have encouraged members of the public to remain vigilant and report drug-related activities through anonymous tip-offs. The suspects are expected to be arraigned as investigations continue.
