Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) detectives have seized bhang worth over Sh11.6 million in two separate intelligence-led operations in Nakuru and Keiyo South, recovering more than 387 kilograms of the illicit drug and arresting two suspects as authorities intensify the fight against drug trafficking.
In the first operation, ANU detectives from Nakuru, acting on what police described as “credible intelligence,” teamed up with officers from the Dog Unit to intercept a silver Toyota Voxy along the Kabarak–Nakuru Road.
The vehicle, bearing registration number KBN 486Z, was stopped during a targeted operation aimed at disrupting the movement of narcotics into urban centres.
While the driver managed to escape during the interception, the co-driver, identified as Dennis Mukungua, was arrested at the scene. A thorough search of the vehicle led to the recovery of a significant haul of bhang.
According to the statement by the Director of Criminal Investigations, detectives found 12 green sacks and 12 bales of the drug, with a combined weight of 387 kilograms. The narcotics were estimated to have a street value of approximately Sh11,610,000.
Following the arrest, Mukungua was escorted to the police station together with the impounded vehicle and the seized drugs. Authorities said he is being held as investigations continue and “awaits arraignment” in court.
In a separate but related operation, detectives from Keiyo South, working alongside officers from Metkei Police Station, intercepted another vehicle suspected of ferrying narcotics.
The Toyota Fielder, registration number KDV 627S, was stopped in the Kapchorwa area of Kamwosor Location. The car was being driven by Vincent Odhiambo at the time of the interception.
A search of the vehicle uncovered seven bags of bhang, leading to the immediate arrest of the driver. Odhiambo, like his counterpart in Nakuru, was escorted to Metkei Police Station together with the seized drugs and the vehicle for processing and further legal action.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations said the twin operations demonstrate its sustained commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks across the country.
“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations remains firmly committed to dismantling drug trafficking networks through sustained operations and multi-agency collaboration, with zero tolerance for traffickers regardless of status, ”the statement read in part.
Police have also urged members of the public to continue supporting anti-narcotics efforts by sharing information. The DCI encouraged Kenyans to report suspicious activities anonymously through the #FichuaKwaDCI platform, noting that tips can be shared via the toll-free number 0800 722 203 or WhatsApp at 0709 570 000, with the assurance: “Usiogope.”
