The OCS Lamu Police Station and three junior officers based at Faza Island have been arrested for releasing a drug trafficker from the station.
The County police Commander Muchangi Kioi confirmed the Monday arrest.
The arrest of the three came hours after Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i warned that tough action would be taken in the coastal region to curb drug trafficking.
Dr Matiang’i issued the warning during his tour in Mombasa County on Sunday.
Get breaking news on your Mobile as-it-happens. SMS ‘NEWS’ to 20153
The CS said there was a clear link between the recent attacks in Kisauni in which 13 people were injured by knife-wielding criminals and the movement of drugs.
Meanwhile, Chief Kadhi Ahmed Muhdhar has warned that the recent spate of violence involving gangs in the coastal city of Mombasa was worrying.
It is on this premise that he called on security organs in the country to move with speed and arrest the problem.
Speaking during the celebration of Eid Ul Adha in Mombasa, the Chief Kadhi further called on Muslims to remember the less fortunate in the society, especially during the celebration of the day known for slaughtering livestock.
Mvita MP Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir who was also in attendance likened the arrest of Lamu OCS for freeing a drug suspect as a good start in the fight against illicit drug trade.
He proposed the freezing of accounts of people suspected to be involved in illicit drug trade.