Police Seize Over 582kg of Bhang, Arrest Five in Multi-County Operation
Five arrested, 582kg of bhang seized in Kisumu, Kisii, Nairobi
Five suspects have been arrested and over 582 kilograms of suspected cannabis seized in separate operations across three counties.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations carried out the anti-narcotics operations in Kisumu, Kisii, and Nairobi, resulting in the recovery of 1,002 rolls of bhang and 40 dozen packets of suspected uncustomed cigarettes.
Operations Summary
- In Kisumu, 282.55 kilograms of suspected cannabis and 40 dozen packets of cigarettes were recovered from a vehicle.
- In Kisii, approximately 300 kilograms of suspected cannabis were found in a house.
- In Nairobi, 1,002 rolls of suspected bhang were seized from a two-bedroom house.
The five suspects are in custody pending arraignment in court.
Source: KBC Digital. AI-assisted summary.
