Two high school students, aged 17 and 16, are currently in police custody after being caught trafficking a significant amount of cannabis. The students, traveling from Busia to Nairobi, were apprehended during a bus journey.
A multi-agency team, acting on a tip-off, conducted a thorough search at the Suo roadblock. During this search, officers discovered five bales of cannabis, weighing a total of 23 kilograms, hidden in the students’ bags. The estimated street value of the seized cannabis is Sh690,000, according to police reports.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) stated on X, “A meticulous search ensued, leading to the discovery of five bales of cannabis, weighing a total of 23 kilograms, cleverly concealed in the students’ bags.”
The two students, who are in Form 4 and Form 3, were immediately taken into custody and are currently being held at Busia police station. They are expected to face charges in court soon.
The DCI has confirmed the arrests, highlighting the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat drug trafficking in the country. “The young suspects were promptly escorted to Busia police station, where they are being processed for their day in court,” the DCI added.
