13 container stations shut over illegal goods at the port of Mombasa

Lawyer Japhet Asige (standing), representing Dot.Com Consultants, argues his case at the High Court before Justice Peter Otieno in Mombasa yesterday. He sought direction about the container freight stations, which were recently closed by the Government. [PHOTO: MAARUFU MOHAMED/STANDARD]

Police have been asked to investigate port employees who processed contraband cargo seized at 11 container freight stations.

The State has escalated the crackdown on revenue leakages at the Port of Mombasa and reports indicate that 13 container freight stations (CFSs) have been closed.