Police officers in Busia are on the hunt for two suspects who escaped after being arrested with 451 kgs of bhang with a street value of ksh 13 million.

According to official police records, the suspects were stopped by officers on patrol at the Ratike area along the Busia-Kisumu road. The suspects allegedly fled the area after spotting the officers leaving their goods behind.

PHOTO | COURTESY Recovered bhang

"While on routine beat and patrol duties in the wee hours of the day at Ratike area along the Busia-Kisumu road, the police officers stumbled upon the haul of narcotics beside the road, supposedly abandoned when its owners sighted the law enforcers." said DCI

"A quick look around nearby thickets revealed a disturbed vegetation cover, evidencing presence of hoodlums monitoring police activities, hoping to grab and flee with the cargo should they get a chance." DCI added.

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The bhang is currently being stored at the Busia Police Station as police officers continue to hunt the suspects and bring them to justice.