Police in Busia have arrested two suspects and seized 24 kilograms of cannabis sativa in a renewed crackdown on drug trafficking in the region.
The suspects, identified as Alfred Ouma Mapesa, 50, and Frederick Egesa Wafula, 41, were apprehended during a targeted police operation led by officers from Busia Police Station, according to a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Authorities intercepted Mapesa while he was transporting a gunny bag on a motorcycle, which was later found to contain the narcotics. During interrogation, Mapesa disclosed information that led to the arrest of his alleged accomplice, Wafula.
Both suspects are currently in police custody and are being processed ahead of their arraignment.
The DCI reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying the fight against drug trafficking, urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to narcotics in their communities.
Written By Rodney Mbua
