Nairobi, Sept. 29 -- Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin Haji has opposed the release on bond of a Kenyan wanted in the United States of America on drug-related charges.

Making the application before a Nairobi court on Monday, the DPP said it is highly likely that Mansur Mohamed Surur alias Mansour will escape if released on bail.

The court heard that the US government issued a warrant for his arrest following his indictment by a New York court for conspiracy to commit wildlife trafficking, money laundering and conspiracy to distribute and possess narcotic drugs.

Mr Surur was arrested on July 29 at the Moi International Airport, Mombasa, after landing from Yemen on a chartered flight. He allegedly left the country through South ...