Police in Molo have arrested a suspect found in possession of 100 rolls of suspected bhang and four packets of counterfeit Super Match cigarettes. The arrest, made during a patrol operation in the Cassino area, marks the latest success in ongoing efforts to curb the distribution of illegal drugs and counterfeit products in the region.
According to police reports, the suspect was apprehended during a routine patrol conducted by officers from Molo Police Station. The officers intercepted the suspect, who was found carrying the items concealed within his belongings. The individual was taken into custody and is currently awaiting arraignment in court. The seized drugs and fake cigarettes have been secured as exhibits at the police station.
Authorities confirmed that the arrest forms part of a wider operation targeting the supply and sale of illicit substances and counterfeit goods across Nakuru County and neighboring areas. Law enforcement officials have urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to help in the fight against narcotics and fake consumer products.
This development comes just days after another suspect was arrested at the Watiti Roadblock while attempting to transport dried material suspected to be cannabis sativa weighing approximately three kilograms. Police officers stationed at the roadblock acted swiftly after receiving a tip-off from a vigilant member of the public who had noticed a suspicious motorcyclist hesitating to cross the barrier.
Upon stopping the rider, officers discovered a blue safari bag strapped to his back. A thorough search revealed dried plant material believed to be cannabis sativa. The suspect was detained and taken to Bute Police Station, where the evidence was secured as part of ongoing investigations.
In a related operation, Anti-Narcotics Unit detectives also intercepted a vehicle transporting 450 kilograms of cannabis sativa along the Naivasha-Nairobi highway. The operation, based on intelligence reports, led to the arrest of two suspected traffickers. The cannabis, concealed in gunny bags and bales inside a Toyota Noah, was valued at approximately Ksh13.5 million.
Police have reiterated their commitment to dismantling drug networks and stopping the circulation of counterfeit products in Kenya. They continue to encourage the public to provide information that can help security agencies keep communities safe from the harmful effects of drugs and illegal trade.
