Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kisii Central seized a significant cache of explosives and arrested two suspects during a swift intelligence-led operation.
The arrest occurred on Monday afternoon along the Kisii-Oyugis Road when officers stopped a trailer carrying the individuals.
According to the DCI’s statement, the two male suspects, aged 28 and 49, were found in possession of three cartons containing 459 pieces of water gel explosives (V6) and two detonating cords.
RECOVERY OF EXPLOSIVES, ARREST OF SUSPECTS
Acting on intelligence, detectives from Kisii Central have swooped in and apprehended two individuals in possession of a cache of explosive materials.
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The explosives were cleverly concealed, highlighting the need for ongoing vigilance in the region.
Water gel explosives, known for their safety and efficiency, have increasingly become the preferred choice for civil blasting operations worldwide.
These explosives are less poisonous and more stable than conventional dynamite, which makes them easier to use, store, and carry. They are made of an aqueous ammonium nitrate solution that serves as an oxidizer.
The suspects are presently being held at the Mosocho Police Station while investigations are ongoing, according to the DCI. The explosives and the trailer will be kept as exhibits in the next legal processes.
