Two men are now in police custody after being arrested in Matungu, Kakamega County, for alleged involvement in drug trafficking.
The National Police Service (NPS) confirmed that the arrests followed a public tip-off that led to officers intercepting a public service vehicle at Matungu Trading Centre.
Inside the vehicle, the police found two male suspects carrying around 15 kilograms of cannabis. The suspects were immediately detained and taken to Matungu Police Station, while the seized drugs were preserved as evidence.
The NPS stated that the two suspects were set to appear in court to face charges related to drug possession and trafficking.
The arrests in Matungu came just a day after another successful police operation in Kericho County, where officers from Sokohuru Police Post arrested two men who were allegedly transporting cannabis sativa along the Kisumu–Kericho highway.
Acting swiftly on intelligence from the public, police intercepted a motorcycle believed to be ferrying the drugs for distribution.
A search led to the recovery of a suitcase containing 26 bales of cannabis weighing about 50 kilograms.
The narcotics had an estimated street value of Sh1.5 million. Both suspects were apprehended on the spot and taken into custody pending their arraignment.
The recovered exhibit has been kept securely as evidence as investigations continue.In yet another incident earlier in the week, police in Matuga, Kwale County, arrested two more individuals suspected of peddling drugs in the Vuga area.
Acting on credible intelligence, officers conducted a targeted operation that led to the discovery of 20 rolls of a substance suspected to be cannabis sativa.
The suspects were taken to the local police station for further processing and were also expected to be charged in court.
These consecutive arrests in Kakamega, Kericho, and Kwale highlight the ongoing nationwide fight against drug trafficking.
The National Police Service reiterated its commitment to eliminating the narcotics trade through sustained, intelligence-led operations.
The agency emphasized that drug trafficking remains a major threat to national security and public health, and warned that those involved will face the full force of the law.
The NPS has urged Kenyans to remain vigilant and to continue sharing information that could help disrupt drug networks and expose traffickers. The Service noted that public cooperation is key to ensuring that drug syndicates operating across the country are dismantled.
Police said they will continue to monitor transport corridors, trading centers, and hidden distribution points to curb the flow of illegal substances and protect communities from the harmful effects of narcotics.
