The Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) Malindi arrested two suspected traffickers and seized over 429kg of bhang, valued at approximately Ksh12 million, during an operation on Saturday.
The suspects, a driver and his assistant, were apprehended along the Mariakani-Mavueni road in a coordinated effort with ANU Mombasa counterparts.
Following a tip-off, officers intercepted a Mercedes-Benz Actros KAY 269J/ZC, which was set to transport the illicit cargo. The duo was ambushed in an open field as they prepared to load seven sacks of the prohibited herb.
The 28-year-old driver, Joseph Nzomo, and his 27-year-old accomplice, Auress Godfrey, were detained, and the narcotics were confiscated.
Both the suspects and the seized bhang were taken to Mariakani Police Station, where the truck was also impounded.
Authorities have issued a stern warning to traffickers and peddlers, urging them to abandon the illicit trade and engage in lawful income-generating activities, cautioning that those who persist will face imprisonment.
