Police seize bhang rolls found hidden in maize plantation
By William Muthama, January 14, 2026Police have recovered 243 rolls of bhang during a targeted operation in the Mwata area of Kisii South Sub-County.
According to a post on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, by the National Police Service, the drugs were discovered hidden in a maize plantation, a tactic often used to conceal illegal substances from authorities.
Alongside the bhang, a red TVS motorcycle suspected of being used for drug transportation was also seized.
During the operation, the person of interest managed to flee the scene and is currently being pursued by law enforcement officers. Authorities have intensified efforts to locate the individual and prevent the drugs from entering the wider community.
“During the operation, the officers recovered 243 rolls of bhang, which were found in a maize plantation. They also recovered a red TVS motorcycle suspected of having been used for drug trafficking.”NPS noted.
The recovered bhang and the motorcycle are securely held at Kerina Police Station as investigations continue.
“The exhibits were seized and are being held securely at the station. The suspect, however, managed to escape from the scene and is currently being pursued,” the police said.
The National Police Service is urging residents to support anti-drug initiatives by reporting suspicious activities. Members of the public are encouraged to provide information through the toll-free numbers.
Similar incident
In a similar incident, four persons of interest were nabbed in Nairobi following a series of police operations targeting narcotics distribution in the city.
In an X post on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the National Police Service said officers from the South B Police Station in Makadara Sub-County conducted a raid along the Ngong River in the Kayaba slums yesterday, led by the Officer Commanding Station (OCS).
During the operation, officers recovered a total of six kilograms of a substance believed to be cannabis sativa, along with twenty-nine rolls of a green substance also suspected to be cannabis.
Police described the find as intended for distribution within the city.