Man arrested as police seize 3kg of bhang
A 32-year-old man was arrested on Monday after police found him in possession of 3 kilograms of bhang in Griftu Town.
According to a statement shared by the National Police Service (NPS) on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, officers from Griftu Police Station received a tip-off about a suspicious individual in the area at around 3:30 pm. Acting swiftly, the officers went to the location and apprehended the individual.
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During a search at the scene, the police discovered a green plant substance believed to be bhang, weighing approximately 3 kilograms. The man was taken to Griftu Police Station and is currently in custody, awaiting arraignment in court.
The NPS said the arrest is part of ongoing efforts to fight drug trafficking in the country. They emphasised that their commitment to protecting communities from illegal narcotics remains strong and that they will continue taking action against those involved in the trade of illegal drugs.
“Yesterday, at approximately 1530hrs, police officers from Griftu Police Station received intelligence regarding a suspicious individual in Griftu Town. Acting promptly, officers attended the location and apprehended a 32-year-old man. A search conducted at the scene revealed a quantity of green plant substance, suspected to be Cannabis sativa, weighing approximately 3 kilograms,” the statement read in part.
Adding;
“The man was escorted to Griftu Police Station, where he is currently in custody pending arraignment in court. This arrest marks a significant step in the ongoing effort to curb drug trafficking across the country and demonstrates the National Police Service’s commitment to safeguarding communities from the dangers of narcotics and to taking action against those involved in the illegal drug trade.”
This comes barely a week after a man was arrested in Nyahururu, Laikipia County, after police found him carrying 15 rolls of bhang during a routine patrol near Laikipia High School. The recovered rolls were secured as exhibits, and the suspect is now facing legal action.
The National Police Service (NPS) said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb drug possession and distribution, especially to protect communities and young people from the dangers of illicit drugs.
“A patrol operation by officers from Nyahururu Police Station has produced a positive result in the ongoing effort against drug possession and distribution in Laikipia County… The suspect was taken to Nyahururu Police Station, where the recovered substance was secured as an exhibit pending further legal action,” NPS stated.
Adding;
“The National Police Service reiterates its commitment to combating drug abuse and trafficking… Such operations remain integral to safeguarding communities, particularly the youth, from the dangers associated with illicit drugs.”
