Three people have been arrested for being in possession of bhang.
The three were arrested by detectives on their way to Nairobi from Narok town, DCI boss George Kinoti said on Tuesday.
They include; John Wambui 35, from Fanaka estate in Narok, Jacob Kabothi,45, from Starehe estate within Narok and Monicah Gati, 60, from Londan estate in Narok.
JACOB KABOTHI./COURTESY
“Detectives working on intelligence from members of the public intercepted a Toyota Hiace Matatu en route to Nairobi,” he said.
The police conducted a search and found two buckets of 20 kilograms each packed with Cannabis Sativa (Bhang). The suspects will be charged tomorrow.
On Monday, police in Migori impounded 230kg of bhang with a street value of Sh2.3 million.
The illicit drugs were concealed in black plastic bags hidden in a Probox at Maro on the border with Kisii county.
JOHN WAMBUI./COURTESY
The bhang was seized at dawn after police trailed the vehicle for hours.
