

Anti-narcotics unit (ANU) detectives
have arrested two suspected traffickers and confiscated 450 kilograms of
cannabis sativa valued at approximately Sh13.5 million.
According to the Directorate of
Criminal Investigations (DCI), the detectives were acting on a tip-off.
Based on the information, they
intercepted a Toyota Noah near the Delamere shop along the Naivasha-Nairobi
highway.
“The suspects, along with the motor
vehicle, were escorted to Naivasha police station, where the vehicle was found
to contain eight gunny bags and eleven bales of Bhang weighing 450kgs, all
concealed and ready for distribution,” DCI said.
The suspects and the motor vehicle were later escorted to DCI headquarters for further processing ahead of their court appearance.
Meanwhile a multi-agency security
team also recovered 62.65kgs of suspected cannabis sativa in Samburu.
The team comprising officers from
Archers Post Police Station, National Police Reservists (NPR) and rangers from
the Samburu National Reserve (SNR) acted on intelligence received on Wednesday.
The tip-off regarded a suspicious
white Toyota Probox with an unknown registration number, reportedly travelling
from Isiolo towards Marsabit.
“Further intelligence indicated that
the vehicle had been sighted near the Waso Nyiro River, where armed individuals
were seen offloading luggage,” the National Police Service (NPS) said.
Authorities said the team swiftly
proceeded to the location and spotted four individuals pushing the luggage
towards the riverside.
“Upon noticing the officers, the
suspects opened fire, prompting an exchange of gunfire,” police said, adding
that the suspects managed to escape into the nearby bush.
Following a search of the scene,
officers recovered two green sacks containing several yellow and grey
cello-taped bundles suspected to be cannabis sativa.
“Upon weighing, the consignment was
confirmed to be 62.65 kilograms, with an estimated street value of Sh1,879,500,”
police said.
The recovered narcotics have been
secured as exhibits pending further police action, while efforts to track and
apprehend the suspects continue.
NPS has appealed to the public who
may have any information regarding the suspects' identities or whereabouts to
report to the nearest police station or security agency.