Six Iranias Plead Guilty in Sh8.2bn Methamphetamine Trafficking Case

6 Iranian nationals arraigned at the Shanzu Law Courts in Sh 8.2 billion methamphetamine case

Monday, January 12, 2026 - Six Iranian nationals have been arraigned at the Shanzu Law Courts in Mombasa for their involvement in the trafficking of a massive consignment of methamphetamine valued at approximately Sh 8.2 billion.The accused are linked to the seizure of 1,036.044 kilograms of methamphetamine, intercepted in October 2025 during a high-stakes multi-agency maritime operation off the Kenyan coast.Security officers intercepted a state…

Mombasa: 6 Iranians plead guilty to KSh 8.2b illegal drugs haul

Six Iranians pleaded guilty to trafficking KSh 8.2 billion methamphetamine, marking a DPP victory in Kenya's fight against high-seas drug trafficking.

Six Iranias Plead Guilty in Sh8.2bn Methamphetamine Trafficking Case

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 12 – Six Iranian nationals have pleaded guilty at the Shanzu Law Courts in Mombasa to charges linked to the trafficking of methamphetamine valued at approximately Sh8.2 billion, following a major maritime drug interdiction off the Kenyan coast. The six are accused of trafficking 1,036.044 kilograms of methamphetamine seized in October 2025 during a coordinated multi-agency operation in the Indian Ocean. Security agencies inte…