Person of interest nabbed as police seize 7 bags og bhang
By Ascah Mwango, January 19, 2026A person of interest has been arrested in Elgeyo Marakwet County after police intercepted a vehicle carrying a large quantity of bhang.
The operation took place along the Dry–Naiberi Road and was led by officers from Metkei Police Station.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), officers acted on credible information and moved quickly to intercept the vehicle in the Kapchorwa area. During a thorough search, they found seven bags of bhang concealed inside the vehicle.
“Officers attached to Metkei Police Station in Elgeyo Marakwet County yesterday received credible information regarding a vehicle suspected of transporting bhang along the Dry–Naiberi Road. The officers responded promptly and proceeded to the area, where they successfully intercepted the vehicle in the Kapchorwa area. A thorough search was conducted, leading to the discovery of seven bags containing suspected bhang concealed inside,” NPS stated.
The individual driving the vehicle was immediately taken into police custody. Investigations are ongoing, and the person of interest is expected to be arraigned in court soon.
Authorities said the operation demonstrates the police’s continued commitment to fighting the trafficking of narcotics and other illegal drugs, highlighting their vigilance in keeping communities safe.
“The driver was immediately arrested and taken into police custody, pending further investigation and subsequent arraignment in court. This operation underscores the National Police Service’s continued commitment to vigilance and decisive action in combating the trafficking of narcotics and other illicit drugs.”
Separate operation
This comes shortly after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) seized large amounts of bhang worth about Ksh11.6 million during coordinated anti-drug operations in Nakuru County and Keiyo South.
In a post on X on Monday, January 19, 2026, the agency said the operations were based on intelligence and involved several units, including the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) and the Dog Unit.
Following credible tips, detectives stopped a silver vehicle along Kabarak-Nakuru Road. A search of the vehicle uncovered 12 green sacks and 12 bales of bhang, totalling 387 kilograms.
The driver managed to flee, but the co-driver, considered a person of interest, was arrested. The suspect, along with the seized drugs and the vehicle, was taken to a local police station to await further legal action.