Authorities have arrested two individuals in Kieni East Sub-County after they were found in possession of 114 rolls of bhang during a targeted security operation. The operation, which took place on July 27, 2025, is part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown on illegal brews and narcotics.
The suspects were apprehended by officers from Ndathi Police Station in collaboration with the National Government Administration Officers (NGAO). According to the officers involved, the arrests followed a well-coordinated effort to curb the spread and use of illicit substances in the area. The suspects are currently in custody and will be charged in court.
Police indicated that the seized rolls of bhang are suspected to be cannabis sativa. The operation reflects a renewed commitment by law enforcement to disrupt the supply chain of illegal drugs and ensure that communities remain safe from the harmful effects of narcotics.
The operation in Kieni is the latest in a series of similar enforcement activities being carried out across the country. Just two days earlier, on July 25, 2025, a separate anti-narcotics operation was conducted in Malaba Town, Busia County. During that raid, two individuals were arrested, and a total of 222 rolls of bhang were confiscated.
In the Busia case, one of the suspects was found with 201 rolls of dried green plant material believed to be cannabis sativa, along with two packets of rolling papers. The second individual was discovered in possession of 21 rolls of bhang, leading to a significant haul in a region also grappling with narcotic trafficking.
Police credited the success of these operations to coordination between law enforcement and the local communities. Authorities have encouraged continued public vigilance and cooperation, calling on residents to report any suspicious activity linked to drug production, distribution, or use.
The ongoing crackdown is part of a broader strategy to eradicate narcotics and illicit brews from Kenyan communities. Authorities have vowed to intensify such efforts in both urban and rural areas, targeting those who profit from the trade and endanger public health and safety.
The suspects from both operations are expected to face charges in court, as investigations continue into the networks responsible for trafficking illegal substances.
