{
  "id": 8878789,
  "title": "Three arrested as police seize illicit brew, bhang in Tharaka Nithi, Garissa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/three-arrested-as-police-seize-illicit-brew-bhang-in-tharaka-nithi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T08:20:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/three-arrested-as-police-seize-illicit-brew-bhang-in-tharaka-nithi-garissa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Police in Tharaka Nithi and Garissa counties have apprehended three suspects and seized illicit brew and suspected bhang, according to reports from local authorities.\n\nIn Tharaka Nithi, officers from Kajuki Police Post, collaborating with National Government Administration Officers (NGAO), conducted a raid in Nkungani Village. The operation resulted in the arrest of two suspects, and the recovery of 160 litres of illicit brew locally referred to as Mugacha.\n\nMeanwhile, in Garissa, the Iftin Police Station took action on intelligence received. They conducted a raid in Ziwani Village, arresting a single suspect. This individual was found in possession of 39 packages of suspected bhang.\n\nThe seized substances have been secured as evidence, while all three suspects are currently in police custody, awaiting their arraignment in court. The National Police Service (NPS) has stated its commitment to continue working alongside multi-agency partners and the public to combat illicit brews and narcotics.\n\nThe public is urged to report any suspicious or criminal activities to the nearest police station. This development was first reported by KBC Digital.",
  "summary": "Police in Tharaka Nithi and Garissa counties have arrested three suspects and recovered illicit brew and suspected bhang in separate raids targeting narcotics and illegal alcohol. In Tharaka Nithi, officers from Kajuki Police Post, working with National Government Administration Officers (NGAO), raided Nkungani Village where they arrested two suspects and recovered 160 litres of illicit […] The…",
  "key_points": [
    "Police arrest three suspects in Tharaka Nithi and Garissa.",
    "Officers seize 160 litres of illicit brew in Nkungani Village.",
    "Suspect found with 39 packages of suspected bhang in Ziwani Village."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "AllAfrica",
        "title": "Kenya: Three Arrested As Police Recover 160 Litres of Illicit Brew, 39 Bhang Packages",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/kenya-three-arrested-as-police-recover-160-litres-of-illicit-brew-39",
        "published": "2026-09-21T06:46:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}