Police seize narcotics worth over Sh3 million in three different areas

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has nabbed narcotics valued at over Sh 3 million in three separate areas.

According to the DCI, the first incident happened along the Migori-Sirare highway.

In a post on X, DCI stated that officers at a checkpoint intercepted a motorcycle rider carrying two bags of marijuana weighing 73.6 kilograms, valued at approximately Sh2,208,000.

"Despite their efforts, the suspect managed to slip through their fingers, abandoning the narcotics and the motorcycle at the scene," DCI said.

In the second incident along the along the Nambale-Busia road, a multi-agency roadblock led to the interception of a motor vehicle where one suspect was arrested in possession of 350 rolls of bhang weighing 22 kilograms, with an estimated street value of Sh660,000.

DCI said the third incident happened at a roadblock on the Mai Mahiu-Nairobi road.

According to DCI, officers from the Anti-Narcotics Unit and the Transnational Organized Crime Unit intercepted another motor vehicle.

"The driver attempted to flee, causing a chaotic chase that ended when the vehicle got stuck in a ditch. The driver was arrested, and a search of the vehicle uncovered 19 packages of cannabis," DCI said.

DCI said the suspects will be arraigned today.

Meanwhile, the seized narcotics and vehicles are being held as exhibits.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations reiterated its unwavering commitment to counter narcotics trafficking and urged the public to steer clear of this illicit trade, as offenders will face the full force of the law.