Some of the recovered ammunition /HANDOUT
Police have recovered 48 rounds of AK-47 ammunition hidden inside pieces of meat after intercepting a passenger bus in kanyonyonyoo Kitui county.
DCI said ammunition was recovered during routine security operation conducted by a multi agency security team along Thika Garissa highway.
Officers intercepted the bus as it travelled from Dadaab to Nairobi.
During a search of the bus, officers discovered a woven carrier bag placed on overhead luggage rack serving seats 23,24 and 25, DCI said in a post on X.
The bag contained pieces of meat inside which officers found black nylon package concealing 48 rounds of ammunition commonly used in AK-47 rifles.
The discovery prompted the arrest of the bus driver and turn boy who were then escorted to the station where they will remain in custody as investigation continues.
"The two were escorted to Kanyonyoo Police Station, where they remain in custody as detectives work to establish the source and intended destination of the ammunition," said the DCI.
Detectives say the two were unable to account for the suspicious consignment or identify its owner.
The passenger bus was also detained while the recovered ammunition was secured as an exhibit to support the ongoing investigations.
Detectives are expected to establish how the meat was placed inside the meat and whether the suspects had knowledge of the concealed consignment.
Members of the public have been urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities or individuals who may be involved in the illegal possession or transportation of fire arms and ammunition.
The recovery comes amid continues effots along major transport routes to prevent the moverment of iilgal firearms.
The directorate of criminal investigation has encouraged the public to share information through its toll free hotline 0800722203or WhatsApp number 0709570,000authorities said information can be provided anonymously as investigations continue.
