3 bales of bhang seized, suspects in custody
Detectives have apprehended two suspects and confiscated three bales of bhang in Busia. In a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, the suspects, Ferdinand Wanjero, 29, and Daniel Juma Mwadimwa, 26, were arrested after members of the public reported suspicious activity. The two men were seen at the […]
Police seize 22 bales of bhang valued at Ksh435K
Detectives have intercepted 22 bales of bhang concealed in sacks of beans in Moyale Sub County. According to a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the seizure was made possible thanks to vigilant members of the public who tipped off the law enforcement officers. DCI said the operation unfolded when detectives responded to […]
Kisii: Driver escapes as police intercept matatu ferrying 14 sacks of bhang
Police in Kisii on Saturday intercepted a matatu and seized 14 sacks of marijuana. While confirming the incident, Acting Kisii Central OCPD Kazungu Charo stated that the vehicle transporting the bhang was headed to Keroka before it was intercepted. Police gave a chase after suspecting suspicious activity, however, the driver managed to escape on foot […]
2 arrested while transporting bhang worth Ksh9M
Law enforcement officers have apprehended two men while transporting bhang worth Ksh9 million. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) revealed that Daniel Okoth and Erick Ombima were caught in the act of smuggling 300kg of marijuana into the country using a Land Cruiser Prado. Daniel Okoth, entrusted with ferrying the banned substance, […]
3 Burundians among 4 arrested with 15kgs of bhang in Kamulu
The Anti-Narcotic Unit officers have arrested four suspects with 15 kilograms of bhang in Kamulu, Kangundo Road, Nairobi. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced the arrest of three Burundians, Mario Amukula, Josephine Shimunza and Shirimana Dorine, alongside their host Haggai Anakeya Aniango. “Anti-Narcotic Unit officers supported by the Operations team acting […]
3 arrested as bhang worth Ksh5.9M seized in Samburu
Police in Samburu County are holding three suspects for the offence of trafficking marijuana popularly known as bhang. In a statement on Tuesday, January 9, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the suspects were found trafficking 196 kilograms of bhang concealed beneath sacks of beans at Archers Post within Samburu County on Monday night. […]
Suspect arrested with 160 stems of bhang tells police he uses drug for personal detox
Police in Embu West have arrested a middle-aged man who was nabbed with 160 stems of bhang planted on his compound in Gakwengori. While confirming the incident, Embu West Assistant County Commissioner Charles Opiyo said they acted on a tip-off from members of the public before pouncing on the suspect. However, the man’s arrest turned […]