Police officers based at Sokohuru Police Post have arrested two men suspected of trafficking cannabis sativa along the Kisumu–Kericho highway in a swift operation that followed a public tip-off.
According to the police, the suspects were intercepted while riding a motorcycle believed to be transporting narcotics for distribution in the region.
A search led to the recovery of a suitcase containing 26 bales of cannabis, weighing about 50 kilograms and with an estimated street value of Sh1.5 million.
The officers said the bust was made possible through timely information shared by members of the public, allowing for a quick and coordinated response.
“The arrest followed a tip-off from the public, which prompted a rapid response and the interception of a suspicious motorcycle believed to be transporting the narcotics for distribution,” the statement read in part.
The two suspects were arrested at the scene and taken into custody. They are currently being processed and will be arraigned in court once investigations are concluded. The recovered drugs have been secured as evidence.
In a statement, the National Police Service (NPS) praised the officers involved in the operation, saying the arrest reflects the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing in combating drug trafficking.
“The Service remains steadfast in combating narcotics and continues to employ intelligence-led enforcement operations targeting supply chains, transport corridors, and concealed distribution cells,” the statement said.
Police also called on members of the public to continue working with security agencies in the fight against drugs. “The Service encourages continued public cooperation in reporting suspicious drug-related activities through the toll-free emergency hotlines 999, 911, 112, or anonymously via #FichuaKwaDCI on 0800 722 203 or WhatsApp 0709 570 000,” the statement added.
The arrest adds to a growing list of recent crackdowns on drug trafficking networks operating along key transport routes in western Kenya. Authorities have intensified surveillance and operations in hotspot areas, vowing to dismantle syndicates fueling the illegal trade.
Police say such public cooperation remains vital to keeping communities safe and curbing the flow of narcotics across the country.
