Police seize cannabis worth Ksh2.6M in Bungoma operation
A multi-agency security operation in Bungoma County has led to the seizure of 88.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis sativa with an estimated street value of Ksh2.65 million and the arrest of one person of interest. According to a statement issued by the National Police Service (NPS) on Saturday, August 8, 2026, the operation was carried […]
A security operation in Bungoma County resulted in the seizure of 88.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis sativa, valued at approximately Ksh2.65 million, and the arrest of one individual on Friday, August 7, 2026, according to the National Police Service. The operation, carried out during a routine patrol along the Maliki–Wabukhonyi Road, involved officers from Mukuyuni Police Station and other security agencies.
A motorcycle carrying the suspected narcotics was intercepted by officers, who pursued the rider after he attempted to evade the security team. The motorcycle was eventually stopped, and one person of interest was apprehended while the drugs were recovered. The arrested individual is currently in custody as investigations proceed.
Both the motorcycle and the seized drugs have been secured as evidence at the Mukuyuni Police Station. The NPS emphasized their commitment to dismantling illegal drug trafficking networks across transport corridors nationwide and encouraged members of the public to assist in reporting suspicious activities through various channels.
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