Authorities in Kakamega County have intensified their crackdown on drug trafficking following the arrest of a suspect and seizure of narcotics during a targeted police operation. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 22, 2025, along the Matungu–Busia Road near Matungu Market, where police officers conducting routine patrols intercepted a suspicious vehicle.
Upon inspecting the vehicle, officers discovered a brown briefcase containing two polythene-wrapped packages filled with a dry, leafy substance suspected to be Cannabis sativa. The suspect was immediately taken into custody and is currently being held at Matungu Police Station awaiting arraignment. The confiscated substances were booked as evidence and secured at the same station.
This arrest forms part of a broader, sustained effort by law enforcement agencies to disrupt drug trafficking networks across the country. Officials confirmed that the operation was intelligence-led and underscores ongoing efforts to employ both surveillance and community collaboration to combat illegal drug activity.
Recent weeks have seen similar drug busts across multiple counties, reflecting a surge in anti-narcotics activity nationwide. In early June, police officers in Mombasa’s Makaburini area arrested a man in possession of 80 rolls of suspected cannabis. The suspect was also found with two kitchen knives and gas lighters, items often linked to distribution and street-level dealing. This operation was a joint effort between local police and National Government Administration Officers, and was launched following community tip-offs.
Authorities have identified Mombasa and Kilifi counties as high-risk zones for cannabis and heroin trafficking, with frequent reports of youth being drawn into the narcotics trade. Police have repeatedly emphasized the vital role of public cooperation in providing intelligence and disrupting supply chains.
In Kisumu County, a June 1 operation led by Rabuor Police Station resulted in the recovery of three sacks of cannabis at a homestead in Alendu Village. The drugs were packed in rolls and ready for distribution. Police credited the success of the raid to public involvement, calling such efforts instrumental in undermining criminal enterprises.
Similarly, on May 30 in Kwale County, officers acting on intelligence raided multiple rooms in Makina Chini Village, seizing six sacks and 73 sticks of cannabis. That bust, conducted by officers from Mackinnon Road Police Station, again pointed to growing civic engagement in anti-drug campaigns.
These cases form part of a broader national crackdown on drug trafficking and underscore the importance of intelligence-led operations, enhanced patrols, and community support in curbing the menace of illicit drugs.
