Man convicted over 266kg bhang trafficking, fined Ksh24M
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured a conviction against a man found guilty of trafficking in narcotic drugs. In a statement, DPP noted that Vincent Odhiambo was charged under Section 4(a)(ii) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Amendment Act, 2022. Following his conviction, Odhiambo was sentenced to pay a Ksh. 24 […] The post Man convicted over 266kg…
A man has been convicted for trafficking 266.2 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa, also known as bhang, in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya. Vincent Odhiambo was charged under Section 4(a)(ii) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Amendment Act, 2022, and was found guilty by the court. He was subsequently fined Ksh.
24 million or sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment in default. The prosecution presented six witnesses to support their case, and the court noted the significant aggravating circumstance of the substantial quantity of bhang involved in the offence. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) stated that the court aimed to deter future offenders and protect the public from the effects of such crimes.
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