Police arrest suspects, seize cannabis and chang’aa in multi-county crackdown
At least six suspects were detained in coordinated operations in Kilifi, Busia, Nyandarua, Kirinyaga, and Kiambu, with cannabis and chang’aa seized
At least six suspects were detained in coordinated operations in Kilifi, Busia, Nyandarua, Kirinyaga, and Kiambu, with cannabis and chang’aa seized
The suspect, identified as Ouma Dibogo Obobo, a resident of Migori County, was taken into custody and escorted to Busia Police Station alongside the recovered exhibits as detectives continue with investigations
Investigators noted that the cannabis had been carefully concealed within the vehicle, suggesting an attempt to evade detection during transport along the busy highway corridor
All arrested suspects were escorted to the station and placed in custody pending further police processing and arraignment in court. The confiscated narcotics were securely kept in the station's exhibits room
During the operation, officers recovered an AK47 rifle, a magazine and twelve rounds of ammunition. More than 35 kilograms of suspected narcotics were also seized, including bhang, heroin and cocaine.
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The suspect was found with 71 rolls of bhang, five sachets of kuber, and 18 tablets of cosmos.
The raid was carried out after investigators received reliable intelligence linking the suspects to illegal drug activities in the area
According to police, the first arrest involved a 46-year-old female suspect, who was found in possession of a black bag containing 179 rolls of cannabis.