Malindi Law Courts destroy Sh25 million worth of narcotics

Malindi Law Courts have destroyed narcotics worth Sh25 million at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in Kilifi. The drugs, which included a tonne of bhang and hundreds of kilos of heroin, were set on fire after the court closed the case.

The exercise was supervised by Malindi Chief Magistrate Elizabeth Usui, who led the court users committee. Usui said the destruction of the drugs was meant to send a message to all that Malindi Law Courts had a strong stand against substance abuse.

“We want to send a clear message that we are committed to stopping the trading and use of narcotics,” Usui said. “This is why we want the consignment burnt at once so it does not find its way back to the streets.”

The burning of the drugs was also done in accordance with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) guidelines, which require that narcotics be destroyed in a way that does not pollute the environment.

Usui said the court was committed to working with other stakeholders to combat drug trafficking and abuse in the Malindi area.

“We will continue to work with the police, the National Drug Control Authority, and other agencies to ensure that Malindi is a drug-free zone,” she said.

The destruction of the narcotics is a significant step in the fight against drug trafficking and abuse in Malindi. It sends a strong message that the courts are committed to protecting the community from the harmful effects of drugs.