Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have impounded a Land Cruiser Prado transporting six sacks of bhang worth Ksh9 million near Isebania in Migori County. 

In a statement posted on X, the DCI noted that two suspects were arrested during the incident that occurred on Monday March 18, 2024. 

“Maybe, it’s this magnificent description of the machine that convinced Daniel Okoth and Erick Ombima that they had the perfect vehicle to sneak 300 kg of Marijuana into the country from one of our neighbours,” DCI noted in a statement.

According to the DCI, no level of elegance could beat police intelligence networks.

The three suspects were using the Prado to smuggle bhang worth Ksh9 million into the country through Nyametaburo route and later join Isebania – Migori highway at Mabera.

“Confident of a successful mission, the trio who drove at breakneck speed approached Karamu Bridge area, unaware that the In-charge of Isebania Police Station who was privy to the itinerary had led his troops in laying an ambush,” reported the DCI.

The illegal drug was impounded at a police roadblock during a search.

However, one of the suspects managed to escape into the nearby thickets, but Okoth, Obima and their drug haul stuffed in the Prado were rounded up. 

Meanwhile, police have launched a manhunt for the suspect who escaped as the two others who were arrested are being held at  Isebania Police Station.

At the same time, police disclosed that they had received a tip off from members of the public who had notified the officers about the Prado that was being used to transport the illegal substance in the country.

Police encouraged  members of the public to continue sharing information on traffickers, and to disengage from any drug-related activities.