Two Arrested as Detectives Seize 898 Rolls of Bhang in Juja and Homa Bay
KIAMBU, Kenya — Detectives have arrested two suspects and seized 898 rolls of bhang alongside three litres of illicit brew in separate anti-narcotics operations conducted in Juja, Kiambu County, and Orera, Homa Bay County.
In Juja, detectives attached to Juja Police Station arrested a 24-year-old woman, Ann Wanjiku Njoki, at Juja Matatu Stage after allegedly finding her in possession of 800 rolls of bhang.
The arrest followed a targeted operation aimed at disrupting suspected drug trafficking activities in the area. The seized substances were recovered as the suspect was taken into custody for processing ahead of her arraignment in court.
Second suspect arrested in Homa Bay
In a separate operation in Orera, Rachuonyo East Sub-County, detectives from the National Anti-Narcotics Investigations Bureau (NANIB), working alongside officers from Homa Bay and Migori, raided the home of a 33-year-old man identified as Fredrick Dunga, alias Ofisa or Babu.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the operation followed complaints from members of the public about suspected drug trafficking near Orera Comprehensive School.
A search of the premises reportedly uncovered 98 rolls of bhang concealed inside a cup, as well as three litres of chang’aa.
Dunga was arrested and escorted to Homa Bay Police Station for processing ahead of his expected arraignment in court.
DCI intensifies war on illicit drugs
The two operations resulted in the seizure of 898 rolls of bhang and three litres of chang’aa, highlighting ongoing efforts by detectives to tackle the distribution of narcotics and illicit alcohol in local communities.
The DCI reiterated its commitment to pursuing individuals suspected of involvement in the illicit drug trade, emphasising the need to protect communities, particularly children and young people, from the dangers associated with narcotic drugs and illicit brews.
Authorities continue to rely on information from members of the public to identify suspected drug trafficking activities and support investigations.
