Police officers in Kericho County intercepted a major narcotics haul after a dramatic chase along the Kericho–Molo–Nakuru Highway, recovering over 300 kilograms of bhang.
According to the officers involved in the operation, the vehicle was first flagged down at Londiani Junction after intelligence reports indicated that it was transporting narcotics. The driver, however, defied the order to stop and sped off towards the highway, prompting a high-speed chase.
The pursuit ended at Mau Summit, where the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot, successfully evading capture. Upon searching the abandoned vehicle, police recovered 69 bales of cannabis sativa weighing a total of 310.5 kilograms. Authorities confirmed that the suspect is still at large but assured the public that efforts are actively underway to trace and apprehend him.
The interception was described as a significant disruption to ongoing drug trafficking networks in the region. Security agencies emphasized that the operation highlights their determination to combat the smuggling and distribution of illegal substances within Kericho and beyond.
Police reiterated their commitment to dismantling the wider network of traffickers, noting that the success of the operation was made possible through timely intelligence and swift response. They further urged the public to continue sharing information that may aid in curbing narcotics-related crimes.
Similar Crackdown in Homa Bay
In a related incident, police in Homa Bay recently intercepted another large haul of narcotics along the Ndhiwa–Sori Road. Officers on routine patrol flagged down a suspicious motorcycle carrying three individuals and a bulky package. The rider defied orders to stop and sped off, prompting a chase. The suspects abandoned the motorcycle and fled into a nearby thicket, leaving behind the consignment of drugs.
These successive operations underscore the increased vigilance by law enforcement to curb the trafficking of bhang across different regions. Authorities say the seizures represent not only a victory against illegal drug networks but also a safeguard against the social and economic harm such substances cause within communities.
With suspects still on the run in both Kericho and Homa Bay cases, police have intensified their search and promised to bring those involved to justice.
