Detectives in Siaya have launched a manhunt for a suspected drug trafficker who evaded arrest through cunning tricks.
According to a statement shared by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspect believed to be ferrying 245 rolls of bhang weighing 17.5 kilograms fled as his package was being inspected at the booking office when he attempted to ship it to Mombasa.
His unexpected disappearance raised suspicion prompting the attendance to engage the police who swiftly responded.
“In Siaya, a brazen trafficker attempted to ship a suspicious package to Mombasa. Using a nylon sack to conceal his cargo, the trafficker’s plan seemed foolproof.
“However, as the package was being inspected at the booking office, the trafficker vanished into thin air, setting off alarm bells for the vigilant attendant. Sensing something fishy, the attendant alerted the police, and a swift response was mounted,” DCI said.
RISING TIDE OF SEIZURES AS TRAFFICKERS GET CREATIVE IN SMUGGLING NARCOTICS
— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) September 8, 2024
In the ongoing battle against trafficking in narcotics, smugglers are constantly finding new tricks to outsmart the authorities and hide their illegal goods.
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Upon checking the package, police found the rolls of bhang neatly tucked under a layer of raw bananas.
The seized illegal goods were taken to Siaya Police Station and a hunt for the suspect has since been launched.
“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations reaffirms its commitment in the war against trafficking in narcotics, as it strives to stay one step ahead of the ever-evolving tactics of these cunning individuals,” DCI added.
