By Andrew Kariuki
Police in Meru have arrested two young men and recovered a large consignment of cannabis following a raid on a rental house in the Municipality area of Mwiteria sub-location.
Officers acted on intelligence leading them to the premises, where a search uncovered 22 kilograms of Cannabis sativa alongside 440 prepared rolls, with an estimated street value of about Ksh630,000.
Also recovered were rolling papers, a digital weighing scale, 38 black courier bags, and assorted items believed to be linked to the packaging and distribution of the drugs, including a National Youth Service smoke jacket.
The suspects, identified as 23-year-old Daniel Mutuma and 21-year-old Duncan Murithi, were arrested at the scene.
They were taken to Meru Police Station together with the seized items as investigations continue.
Authorities said the arrests form part of ongoing operations targeting narcotics trafficking networks, with suspects expected to be presented in court once processing is complete.
