A team of detectives has arrested two drug trafficking suspects in Diani and seized marijuana worth over nine million.
The detectives acting on a crucial tip-off apprehended the first suspect who led them to a nearby drug store where they uncovered 10 sacks of Marijuana.
"We uncovered 10 sacks of Marijuana weighing 314.05kgs with an approximate street value of Sh9, 421, 500," police said.
According to police, the pursuit then led to the arrest of the main suspect, a woman aged 30 years in a nearby house.
In a similar operation at a shopping Centre in Rusinga West location, another team of officers raided a suspected illicit drug den.
They seized sacks of unrolled bhang with a street value of Sh1,749,000, along with 30 jerry cans of illicit brew (Chang’aa) valued at approximately Sh240,000.
Police said the main suspect managed to evade arrest.
Police said the arrested traffickers are currently in police custody, and the recovered narcotics are being kept as exhibits.
"The hunt for the elusive trafficker continues. The Directorate of Criminal Investigation remains steadfast in its mission to combat narcotics trafficking and thanks the public for their continued support and valuable information."
