News:2026-07-31/Trafficking/two-arrested-with-84-rolls-of-cannabis-at-mariakani-township-kilifi

News record31 July 2026Trafficking

Two arrested with 84 rolls of cannabis at Mariakani township, Kilifi

Officers from Mariakani Police Station intercepted a motorcycle in the Njoro area of Mariakani township and arrested two men, Ali Mbaji (alias Mkadinali) and Rashid Mustafa (alias Malalo). Searches of the two produced 59 and 25 large rolls of cannabis respectively, a total of 84 rolls. Both suspects were held in custody pending arraignment, with the recovered cannabis and the motorcycle secured as exhibits. The National Police Service said it would continue to act against drug trafficking and asked the public to keep sharing information to help dismantle criminal networks.

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Date31 Jul 2026

CategoryTrafficking

CountryKenya

State / provinceKilifi

District / areaKaloleni

LocalityMariakani

AgencyNational Police Service; Mariakani Police Station

Coordinates-3.87, 39.47

Coordinates are approximate.

Source report

2026-07-31 Trafficking Two arrested with 84 rolls of cannabis at Mariakani township, Kilifi Officers from Mariakani Police Station intercepted a motorcycle in the Njoro area of Mariakani township and arrested two men, Ali Mbaji (alias Mkadinali) and Rashid Mustafa (alias Malalo). Searches of the two produced 59 and 25 large rolls of cannabis respectively, a total of 84 rolls. Both suspects were held in custody pending arraignment, with the recovered cannabis and the motorcycle secured as exhibits. The National Police Service said it would continue to act against drug trafficking and asked the public to keep sharing information to help dismantle criminal networks. https://www.tv47.digital/two-drug-traffickers-arrested-in-mariakani-as-police-recover-84-rolls-of-bhang-158150/ Kenya Kilifi Kaloleni Mariakani 3° 52' 12.00" S, 39° 28' 12.00" E National Police Service Mariakani Police Station