Two suspects have been arrested and more than 29 kilograms of suspected cannabis seized in separate anti-drug operations in Bungoma and Murang’a counties.

The operations were conducted by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations’ National Anti-Narcotics Investigations Bureau (NANIB), working alongside NACADA and National Government Administration Officers.

In Bungoma South Sub-County, detectives raided the homestead of Salama Saubu Dauda in the Mandizini area, where they recovered 13.35 kilograms of suspected cannabis valued at approximately KSh 400,500.

A search of her main house and an unoccupied rental house also led to the recovery of items believed to be used in preparing and packaging the drugs. These included an electronic kitchen scale, 24 pairs of scissors, cello tape, polythene papers, 30 packets of Rizla papers and three rolling flags.

In a separate operation in Murang’a East Sub-County, a 30-year-old woman identified as Louse Muthoni was arrested in Gatitu Village, Gakurwe Sub-Location, while allegedly loading a large consignment of cannabis onto a motorcycle for transportation.

Detectives recovered 15.93 kilograms of cannabis valued at KSh 477,900. The consignment included four stones wrapped in khaki paper, 38 brooms packed in nylon paper, 20 processed sachets and 30 loose brooms.

Officers also seized 41 packets of Rizla papers, a rolling flag and a red Boxer motorcycle, registration number KMCN 257S, suspected to have been used in transporting the drugs.

The two seizures bring the total amount of suspected cannabis recovered to 29.28 kilograms, with an estimated street value of KSh 878,400.

The DCI said it remains committed to dismantling drug trafficking networks and urged members of the public to report suspected criminal activities anonymously through its toll-free number, 0800 722 203, or WhatsApp number 0709 570 000.