COAST REGION (NEWS9) — Two men were arrested on drug trafficking charges following a raid by anti-narcotics detectives in Boa, Kombani area early this morning. The suspects, Kassim Omar Konerwa, 34, and Issa Omar Konerwa, 24, were found in possession of 12 sacks of marijuana, believed to have been stored for distribution.
The operation, carried out by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), is part of an ongoing crackdown to combat drug trafficking in the Coast region, an area that has struggled with narcotics-related crime and addiction.
The two suspects are currently in custody and are expected to be arraigned in court shortly. Law enforcement agencies have vowed to dismantle drug supply networks, which have long plagued the region.
Residents have voiced support for the crackdown and are calling for stricter measures to prevent the spread of drugs, particularly among the youth. Authorities are urging the public to report any suspicious activities to aid in the fight against the growing drug trade.
With intensified surveillance and enforcement, authorities are committed to making the region drug-free. Further arrests and drug seizures are anticipated as the operation continues. Members of the public are encouraged to submit anonymous tips to assist in eradicating narcotics from the community.
