Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested two high school students, one aged 17 in Form 4 and the other aged 16 in Form 3, transporting large amounts of bhang from Busia to Nairobi.

According to the detectives, they got a tip about the alleged traffickers traveling on a Guardian Angel bus. The detectives discovered five bales of cannabis weighing a total of 23 kilograms with a street value of Ksh 690,000.

PHOTO | COURTESY Recovered drugs

"The two were traveling on a Guardian Angel bus, registration number KCW 073X, destined for Nairobi from Busia when their illicit cargo was discovered," DCI noted

"Acting on a tip-off, a vigilant multi-agency team stationed at the Suo roadblock intercepted the bus. A meticulous search ensued, leading to the discovery of five bales of cannabis, weighing a total of 23 kilograms, cleverly concealed in the students’ bags. The street value of the seized cannabis is estimated at Shs690,000." DCI added.

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The suspects are currently being held at the Busia police station, awaiting processing and a court appearance.