Kenyan anti-narcotics officers arrested a woman in Murang’a County after raiding a residence in the Kandara area and seizing a large cache of cannabis.
Acting on a tip from members of the public, officers conducted the July 18, 2025 operation and recovered 13 gunny bags of cannabis sativa, locally known as bhang.
The haul weighed an estimated 225 kilograms and carries a street value of roughly Sh6.7 million.
Investigators also collected assorted packaging materials believed to have been used to portion and distribute the drug, suggesting a wider trafficking network operating from the site.
The suspect is being held in custody pending completion of police procedures and arraignment.
The seized narcotics have been secured for presentation in court as evidence.
Authorities are encouraging continued community vigilance and have highlighted a toll-free line (0800722203) through which the public can share information confidentially.
In a separate anti-drug operation in Kilifi County on July 16, 2025, officers from Kilifi Police Station apprehended a suspect in the Kibaoni area after receiving intelligence from local residents about suspected drug distribution.
An ambush led to the arrest, and a search recovered a nylon packet containing 11 sachets of a substance believed to be heroin.
Officers also seized Sh800 in cash thought to be proceeds of the illicit trade.
The Kilifi suspect remains in custody as investigations proceed ahead of arraignment, with the recovered drugs and cash retained as exhibits for prosecution.
National security officials have praised the role of community members in both incidents, stressing that timely information is essential to disrupting narcotics networks across the country.
These paired operations highlight the impact of community intelligence in Kenya’s anti-narcotics campaign.
Murang’a sits on routes feeding the Nairobi market, making it a staging point for bulk consignments, while Kilifi’s coastal links and transport hubs leave it exposed to inflows of hard drugs.
Timely calls from residents in both counties prompted targeted responses that removed narcotics and put alleged traffickers in custody.
Both matters now advance through investigation and prosecution.
Labs will confirm drug type and weight; charge sheets will follow; courts will consider the exhibits, scene records, and witness accounts.
Community cooperation could help trace wider networks tied to the recovered materials.
Authorities urge Kenyans to report suspicious storage sites, unexplained cash movements, or chemical smells—early indicators that often precede raids.
Confidential tips can be shared via the toll-free line 0800722203.
Public awareness and coordination remain key.
