Suspect arraigned after police seize bhang worth Ksh 4.4M in Kikuyu

Christine Muchira
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A suspect has been arraigned in court after police officers seized narcotics valued at approximately Ksh 4.4 million during an operation in Kikuyu Sub-County, Kiambu County, as the crackdown on drug trafficking intensifies.

According to police, a suspect was arrested and a haul of narcotic drugs recovered in a recent operation conducted along the Naivasha–Nairobi Highway.

During the operation, officers intercepted a vehicle and, upon searching it, recovered four sacks containing substances suspected to be cannabis sativa (bhang), concealed within the trailer.

The drugs are estimated to have a street value of approximately Ksh 4.4 million.

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The suspect was arrested, taken into custody, processed, and arraigned in court, while the vehicle was detained pending further legal processes.

The authorities say the operation underscores the continuity and consistency of police interventions in addressing drug-related offences in Kiambu County.

Members of the public have been urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities as part of broader efforts to combat drug-related crime in Kiambu County.

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Christine Muchira is a journalist and storyteller with a passion for data-driven reporting and impactful human-interest narratives. I hold a postgraduate degree in International Studies and an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Media Studies both from the University of Nairobi, bringing a strong global perspective to her work while remaining deeply rooted in local community stories.