This archive report was first published on 15 July 2019.
On Sunday, police in Migori County intercepted a vehicle carrying 400 kilograms of bhang valued at Ksh.4 million along Muhurubay-Karungu road.
According to Migori County police boss Joseph Nthenge, the vehicle was being driven to an unknown destination when it was stopped by police officers on patrol.
Mr. Nthenge explained that the police officers trailed the vehicle for several hours before the two occupants deserted it and fled through a nearby thicket.
The vehicle was subsequently towed to Nyatike Police Station as police continue to hunt for the two individuals involved.
Mr. Nthenge reassured the public of the police's commitment to fighting bhang trafficking in Migori County, stating that any vehicle found ferrying bhang will be forfeited to the government.
This seizure comes just a week after bhang valued at Ksh.17.2 million was destroyed by the police following a court order.
