Three suspects have been arrested at Archers Post in Samburu County after they were found trafficking 196 kilograms of bhang valued at Kes 5.9 million.

The three suspects are 20-year-old Harun Mohammed Galgalo, 22-year-old Ali Abdikadir Mohammed, and the driver, 34-year-old Isaack Mohammed Bakacha.

According to police, the illegal substance was concealed beneath sacks of beans in a trailer registration number KCZ 198E.

They were arrested following a multi-agency operation that saw sniffer dogs discover the hidden drugs.

Police said that 66 bales of bhang were confiscated and have since been secured as exhibits.

"The vehicle has also been detained pending further investigations."