The war on drugs has escalated as law enforcement agencies across the nation ramp up efforts to combat the trafficking of narcotics. In a recent operation conducted by officers from Muthara Police Station in Meru’s Tigania East Sub-County, a major drug trafficking attempt was thwarted.
During the operation, which took place at 1 am, police intercepted a motorcycle rider who was transporting a substantial stash of Cannabis sativa weighing 30 kilograms. Despite orders to stop, the rider attempted to flee but was forced to abandon the contraband and escape on foot after a gunshot was fired, causing him to lose balance.
The impounded motorcycle, bearing registration number KMFT 893P and make Dayun, was seized along with two gunny bags containing six bales of the illegal herb.
Simultaneously, in Nyamira’s Borabu Sub-County, officers stationed at Matutu Police Station conducted a snap roadblock along the Keroka – Sotik highway, leading to the seizure of five sacks of the same drug. This operation resulted in the arrest of a man and a woman, identified as Samuel Omondi Audi, 29, and Judith Kerubo, also 29, respectively. The cargo, estimated to have a street value of Sh5 million, was found in a Nissan Tiida bearing registration number KBY 435M, driven by the suspects.
The Sub-County Police Commander spearheaded the operation, emphasizing the ongoing nationwide campaign against the abuse and trafficking of illicit drugs and narcotics. This campaign is championed by the Deputy President and the Minister of Interior, given the significant loss of life attributed to the drug menace.
Members of the public are urged to continue sharing information on drug traffickers and to refrain from engaging in any drug-related activities or trade to avoid legal repercussions.
These recent seizures highlight the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combat the scourge of drug trafficking and safeguard communities from the devastating effects of narcotics abuse. The government’s resolve to eradicate this menace remains steadfast, with efforts intensifying to dismantle drug trafficking networks and hold perpetrators accountable.
