A Kenyan court authorized police to hold Dutch national Elwin Ter Horst for 14 days while investigators examine assault and drug trafficking allegations. Senior Resident Magistrate Joy Mutimba approved the detention on Wednesday after prosecutors requested time to analyze forensic evidence and gather witness statements about incidents at Diani police station. Officers arrested the 47-year-old suspect on Tuesday, October 28, following reports that he had attacked his girlfriend and damaged property at a coastal cottage.
Authorities say surveillance footage captured Ter Horst insulting officers and wiping bodily fluids on their uniforms after his transfer to the station. Police recovered a white powder believed to be narcotics from the residence and sent samples for laboratory testing. The suspect attributed his conduct to a mental health crisis and medication shortage while apologizing publicly. Rights groups confirmed they are monitoring the case to ensure fair treatment under Kenyan law.
Authorities say surveillance footage captured Ter Horst insulting officers and wiping bodily fluids on their uniforms after his transfer to the station. Police recovered a white powder believed to be narcotics from the residence and sent samples for laboratory testing. The suspect attributed his conduct to a mental health crisis and medication shortage while apologizing publicly. Rights groups confirmed they are monitoring the case to ensure fair treatment under Kenyan law.
