This archive report was first published on 2 October 2019.
On October 2, 2019, a multi-agency team seized 68 bales of bhang weighing 245 kilograms and Kshs. 239,500 in cash during an operation near Kanyonyoo Market along the Garissa-Thika Highway.
Three police officers, Constable Bob Otieno, Constable Japhet Fondo, and APC Michael Mwangi, were arrested while transporting the illegal substance in a government vehicle, a Toyota Landcruiser.
The officers were also found with contraband goods, including two bags of beans, six bags of rice, six bags of sugar, and milk powder, among other items.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the officers were placed in custody following their arrest.
68 BALES (245 KGS) of BHANG & Kshs. 239,500 Cash were today morning Seized & THREE Police Officers Arrested in an Operation by a Multi-Agency Team near Kanyonyoo Market along Garissa- Thika Highway. Suspects; PC Japhet Fondo, PC Bob Otieno & APC Michael Mwangi placed in custody. https://t.co/LHV3NV2hju — DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) October 2, 2019
