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Police have seized 50 bags of suspected bhang worth a staggering Ksh37.5 million in Kisii County.
In a statement on Wednesday, April 24, the National Police Service (NPS) said the operation, which took place on the night of April 23, involved officers from Gesonso police station in Kisii County and their counterparts from the Transnational Organized Crimes Unit.
According to the NPS, the interception occurred in Itierio along the Migori-Kisii Highway.
Four vehicles were intercepted during the operation, and the suspected cannabis was found in their possession.
During the operation, one suspect identified as Joseph Nisa Ouma, an occupant of the vehicle bearing registration plate KCR 176 C (Toyota Probox), was apprehended.
Additionally, he was found in possession of Ksh30,000 in cash.
However, drivers of other vehicles involved in the saga managed to evade capture, fleeing the scene before authorities could apprehend them.
"On 23/04/2024 night, NPS Officers from Gesonso police station in Kisii County and their DCI counterparts from the Transnational Organized Crimes Unit intercepted four vehicles and recovered 50 sacks of suspected to be Cannabis Sativa with an estimated street value of Ksh37,500,000, at Itierio area, along Migori -Kisii Highway. One suspect namely Joseph Nisa Ouma an occupant of KCR 176 C (Toyota Probox) was also arrested while in possession of Ksh30, 000, while the rest of the drivers escaped," the NPS statement read in part.
Adding; "Four vehicles impounded during the operation bearing registration plates KCQ O81 R, KBM 645 S and KBX 751 Y have also been detained."
The vehicles involved in the illegal activity have been impounded and detained. Their registration plates are listed as KCQ 081 R, KBM 645 S, and KBX 751 Y.