Police recover bhang from vehicle involved in Kisumu accident
Police in Kisumu County are investigating a consignment of cannabis sativa recovered from a vehicle that crashed at Ombeyi Junction along the Chemelil-Miwani-Kisumu Road. The National Police Service, in a statement on X on Monday, August 10, 2026, said the vehicle veered off the road and rolled into a ditch on Sunday, August 9, 2026. […]
Kisumu County police are investigating a cannabis bust after a vehicle crashed at Ombeyi Junction on the Chemelil-Miwani-Kisumu Road. The National Police Service (NPS) reported that the incident occurred on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The vehicle, traveling along the road, veered off course and rolled into a ditch. Upon arrival, officers from Miwani Police Station responded to a distress call and found the public assisting the vehicle's occupants, who then departed the scene.
The NPS secured the crash site, processed evidence, and subsequently towed the vehicle to Miwani Police Station for further examination. Police determined that the vehicle was transporting cannabis sativa, and the recovered substance has been secured as evidence pending additional police action. No arrests have been made at this time, but authorities are actively investigating the origin, destination, and ownership of the illicit cannabis consignment.
The NPS emphasized that the recovery is part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and distribution in the region. They urged the public to report any suspicious activities through designated emergency channels, including the toll-free numbers 911, 999, and #FichuaKwaDCI on 0800 722 203, as well as via WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.
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