Kisii drug bust: DCI intercepts Toyota Sienta, recovers 5 gunny bags of bhang
By Cynthia Lodite, August 29, 2025Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have apprehended one person of interest following a hit-and-run incident leading to the seizure of a substantial haul of bhang in Gesonso, Kisii South.
According to a statement shared by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Friday, August 29, 2025, the officers acted on a tip-off from vigilant members of the public.
Following the tip-off, the law enforcement officers from Gesonso Police Station in Kisii South Sub-County intercepted the key person of interest, seizing a substantial haul of cannabis sativa, widely known as bhang.
“Acting on a tip-off from vigilant members of the public, law enforcement officers from Gesonso Police Station in Kisii South Sub-County intercepted a suspected drug trafficker, seizing a substantial haul of cannabis sativa,” DCI said.
Detectives have further revealed that following the tip-off, the officers from Gesonso Police Station swiftly mounted a roadblock along the Migori–Kisumu Highway, flagging down a suspicious, dark grey Toyota Sienta.
The arrest
Similarly, detectives have revealed that when they flagged him down, the rider ignored the orders and sped off, further ramming over metal spikes in a desperate bid to escape.
“The officers mounted a roadblock along the Migori–Kisumu Highway, flagging down a suspicious, dark grey Toyota Sienta with registration number …..instead of complying, the driver defied orders, ramming over metal spikes in a desperate bid to escape,” DCI noted.
The officers gave chase, and after a short pursuit, the rider was nabbed before the vehicle was finally immobilised after all its tires were deflated as the person of interest attempted to flee on foot.
“A chase ensued before the vehicle was finally immobilised after all its tires were deflated. The driver, 43-year-old…… was swiftly arrested as he attempted to flee on foot,” DCI said.
Likewise, following a quick search of the vehicle, detectives recovered five and a half gunny bags of cannabis sativa, now secured as exhibits alongside the impounded vehicle.
“A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of five and a half gunny bags of cannabis sativa, now secured as exhibits alongside the impounded vehicle. The suspect is currently in custody, undergoing processing pending arraignment,” DCI revealed.