A Nigerian man has been arrested in possession of 200 grams of cocaine worth Ksh.600,000.

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspect, Victor Chineye Ikone, was arrested at the White House Apartments in the Utange-Kisauni region.

"The Anti-Narcotic Unit (ANU) detectives based in Mombasa have arrested a Nigerian national found with 200g of cocaine approximated at Sh600,000 in street value."

"The arrest of the suspect identified as Victor Chinenye Ikonne followed an intelligence-led operation where police raided his rental house located at White House Apartments in Utange-Kisauni area."



"Presumptive tests ran confirmed that the concealed powder was indeed cocaine, which was stashed alongside suspected repackaging materials," according to the DCI.

SIM cards from several service providers were also found in the flat.

The suspect has been escorted to the Port Police Station for processing ahead of his arraignment.