Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) have arrested two suspects in possession of bhang, which has an estimated street value of Kes 9 million.
In a statement on Monday, DCI said it was pursuing a third suspect who escaped the operation supported by police in Isebania.
“In the company of two men, Daniel Okoth was entrusted to chauffeur Kes 9 million worth of the banned substance to Kenya through the Nyametaburo route and later join Isebania – Migori highway at Mabera.”
The agency said the 300 kilograms of bhang, packed in 6 gunny bags, was transported in a Toyota Landcruiser.
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According to the DCI, Okoth, the vehicle's driver, attempted to speed off past a roadblock to escape the police.
He was, however, restrained and captured alongside one of his associates, Erick Ombina.
The agents booked the two suspects at Isebania Police Station pending arraignment in court.
On February 9, during a separate operation conducted by the DCI, 28 bales of bhang were found concealed on the roof cabin of a lorry that purportedly transported mattresses.
A search revealed a hidden compartment reinforced with strong bolts and rails, where an additional 104 bales were discovered.
The truck driver, Daniel Yohana, and his co-driver, Ismael Wako, were arrested as part of the intelligence-led operation conducted by a joint team of law enforcement agencies.
