Six Iranians in meth trafficking case to remain in custody

A drug haul worth Sh8.2 billion was seized in the Indian Ocean and six Iranians arrested by security agencies. [Jotham Mghendi, Standard]

The State has been allowed to hold six Iranian nationals for 21 more days in a Sh8.2 billion methamphetamine case as investigations continue.

Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) are still investigating the source, ownership and destination of the more than 1,000 kilos of the drug found inside MV Mashallah.