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Kenyan police probe American over firearms

Xinhua, March 21, 2016 Adjust font size:

Kenya's anti-terrorism police officers said Monday they are investigating an American national after seizing several firearms from his house in the coastal city of Mombasa.

Regional police commander Francis Wanjohi said the officers raided his house following intelligence and recovered the prohibited arms, including three pepper spray apparatus, two electric stun guns, and lipstick knife among other things.

"We are still interrogating him to establish his motive in the country, he has no license to hold any firearm," Wanjohi told journalists in Mombasa.

The foreigner was identified as Richardson Roller who resides within Nyali estate and married to a Kenyan woman.

Police suspected Roller could be involved in firearm trafficking in the country. Senior ATPU officers said the suspect's passport indicates that he has made several trips to different East Africa countries under unclear mission.

"We suspect he could be supporting terrorism activities through funding and firearm trafficking. He is likely to be charged with being in possession with firearms as we continue to investigate him,"Wanjohi said.

Wanjohi said security has been heightened to deal with any terror plot ahead of Easter festivals. Police have issued alert of possible plan by Al-Shabaab to carry out attacks during the festive season.

"We are on higher alert after intelligence reports warned some Kenya Al-Shabaab returnees have sneaked in to the country to carryout attacks," Wanjohi. Enditem