Nelson Marwa: Rogue police officers in Mombasa working with drug peddlers

Coast Regional Coordinator Nelson Marwa and his Police Counterpart Francis Wanjohi address the Press in Mombasa yesterday. [PHOTO BY MAARUFU MOHAMED/STANDARD]

MOMBASA: Coast Regional Coordinator Nelson Marwa has accused a section of police officers of working with drug barons to frustrate the Government's efforts to fight the illicit trade.

Addressing the media at the County headquarters in Mombasa yesterday, Marwa said the rogue officers, who are supposed to fight the menace, have refused to arrest one drugs peddler in Kwale County. He claimed the officer have often been seen with the suspect.