2 bales of bhang seized in passenger bus plying Kampala–Nairobi route
Police officers on patrol along the Busia–Kisumu Road have intercepted a passenger bus transporting two bales of bhang, in a major anti-narcotics operation carried out on Monday, October 27, 2025.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), officers stopped and searched the bus at Yala Bridge, a key checkpoint on the Kampala–Nairobi route, after noticing suspicious activity on board.
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“Upon conducting a thorough search, the officers recovered two bales of a green substance suspected to be cannabis sativa, which had been sealed with yellow cellotape,” the police statement read.
The illegal consignment was traced to two passengers aboard the bus, who were immediately arrested at the scene.
The persons of interest are now in custody and will be processed and arraigned in court once investigations are complete.
Police said the seized drugs have been secured as exhibits at the station as part of the ongoing investigation.
The National Police Service (NPS) reaffirmed its commitment to curbing drug trafficking, which continues to pose a serious threat to public safety and national security.
“The National Police Service reiterates its commitment to intensifying the fight against drug trafficking across the country,” the statement added.
Kwale County
Earlier this month, police officers in Kwale County arrested one person of interest and seized two sacks of cannabis sativa following an operation along the Mombasa-Nairobi Road.
According to a statement from the National Police Service (NPS) on October 6, 2025, the arrest occurred when officers from the Coast Regional Headquarters, while on patrol, intercepted a lorry at Mackinnon.
Upon searching, the officers discovered two sacks of cannabis concealed inside the vehicle.
“The driver was arrested and is being held in custody at Mackinnon Road Police Station, awaiting processing and arraignment in court. The lorry has been impounded at the same facility,” read the statement in part.
Further, the NPS reaffirmed its commitment to combating the trafficking and use of illicit drugs across the country.
