Driver escapes as police intercept vehicle ferrying 282kg of suspected bhang in Kisumu
A search of the vehicle subsequently uncovered the suspected narcotics packed in sacks, with the consignment weighing 282.55 kilogrammes.
NAIROBI, Kenya – October 31 – Police are actively seeking a driver who managed to evade arrest after officers intercepted a vehicle carrying an estimated 282.55 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis sativa in Kisumu County. The driver blatantly disregarded police instructions to halt during an intelligence-led operation on Friday, October 30, prompting an attempted escape.
To halt the vehicle, officers resorted to deflating one of its tires, but the driver managed to break free amidst the ensuing chaos. The vehicle's passenger was apprehended and is currently in police custody. Upon searching the vehicle, authorities discovered the suspected narcotics packed in sacks, with the total weight amounting to 282.55 kilogrammes.
The investigation is still underway to determine the vehicle's destination and the larger network involved in the transportation. The arrested suspect and the recovered substance have been turned over to police as efforts to locate the fleeing driver remain ongoing.
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