Anti-narcotics unit (ANU) detectives have arrested two suspected traffickers and confiscated 450 kilograms of cannabis sativa valued at approximately Sh13.5 million.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the detectives were acting on a tip-off.
Based on the information, they intercepted a Toyota Noah near the Delamere shop along the Naivasha-Nairobi highway.
“The suspects, along with the motor vehicle, were escorted to Naivasha police station, where the vehicle was found to contain eight gunny bags and eleven bales of Bhang weighing 450kgs, all concealed and ready for distribution,” DCI said.
The suspects and the motor vehicle were later escorted to DCI headquarters for further processing ahead of their court appearance.
Meanwhile a multi-agency security team also recovered 62.65kgs of suspected cannabis sativa in Samburu.
The team comprising officers from Archers Post Police Station, National Police Reservists (NPR) and rangers from the Samburu National Reserve (SNR) acted on intelligence received on Wednesday.
The tip-off regarded a suspicious white Toyota Probox with an unknown registration number, reportedly travelling from Isiolo towards Marsabit.
“Further intelligence indicated that the vehicle had been sighted near the Waso Nyiro River, where armed individuals were seen offloading luggage,” the National Police Service (NPS) said.
Authorities said the team swiftly proceeded to the location and spotted four individuals pushing the luggage towards the riverside.
“Upon noticing the officers, the suspects opened fire, prompting an exchange of gunfire,” police said, adding that the suspects managed to escape into the nearby bush.
Following a search of the scene, officers recovered two green sacks containing several yellow and grey cello-taped bundles suspected to be cannabis sativa.
“Upon weighing, the consignment was confirmed to be 62.65 kilograms, with an estimated street value of Sh1,879,500,” police said.
The recovered narcotics have been secured as exhibits pending further police action, while efforts to track and apprehend the suspects continue.
NPS has appealed to the public who may have any information regarding the suspects' identities or whereabouts to report to the nearest police station or security agency.
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