A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Mumias West Sub-County, Kakamega County, for trafficking narcotic drugs.
The suspect was arrested on Friday, September 19 along the Bungoma-Mumias Road. Officers, acting on intelligence, intercepted the suspect in Lukoye village.
He was found in possession of 40 brooms of cannabis sativa (bhang) with an estimated street value of KSh300,000.
The suspect is currently in custody awaiting arraignment in court.
The National Police Service has commended the officers for their vigilance, reiterating its commitment to cracking down on drug trafficking and related crimes.
Members of the public are urged to continue reporting any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or anonymously via the toll-free hotlines 999, 911, 112, or through #FichuaKwaDCI on 0800 722 203 or WhatsApp 0709 570 000.
