By Michelle Ndaga
Police in Kakamega have recovered 159.15 kilograms of bhang valued at approximately KSh 4,774,500 during a patrol operation along the Kakamega Mumias Road.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), the incident occurred on 12 August 2025 when officers on routine patrol intercepted an abandoned black Toyota Fielder. Upon searching the vehicle, they found seven bags of bhang concealed inside.
The vehicle was towed to the Kakamega Police Station, where it is being held as investigations continue to establish the identity of its owner and the source of the drugs.
In a statement, the NPS reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to fighting narcotics and related criminal activities, warning that law enforcement agencies will intensify surveillance and crackdowns on drug trafficking networks across the country.
This seizure marks one of the largest single hauls of illegal drugs in the county in recent months, and police say more arrests are expected as investigations progress.
