Major security operation at Mombasa port as ship suspected to be carrying drugs intercepted

Mombasa, Kenya: There was a major security operation at the Kilindini Port in Mombasa Thursday night when security personnel ordered a lockdown while looking for drugs.

All workers on duty were asked to leave before the officers sealed off a ship that had arrived amid reports it was carrying a haul of narcotic drugs. The operation, which involved personnel from Kenya Defence Forces, General Service Unit, Administration Police and regular police, went on until Friday morning.