Police in Vihiga County, Kenya, have conducted a successful operation targeting the illegal drug and alcohol trade in Majengo Town. The operation resulted in the recovery of suspected cannabis sativa, known locally as bhang, and illicit brew called chang’aa. The raid was carried out by officers who had received intelligence about the suspected illegal activities. The operation is part of the National Police Service's efforts to disrupt the supply and distribution of illicit substances.
During the operation, police raided a suspected house in Majengo where they found bhang in different forms and stages of preparation. The officers also recovered equipment believed to have been used to process and package the suspected cannabis. The equipment and substances were documented and secured by the police as investigations continue. The police are working to establish the ownership of the recovered items and identify those behind the suspected illegal activities.
In addition to the bhang, police found 22 yellow 20-litre jerricans containing a substance suspected to be chang’aa. The chang’aa is a type of illicit brew that is popular in some parts of Kenya. The police believe that the chang’aa was being prepared for sale, and the recovery of the substance is a significant blow to those involved in the illicit trade.
The operation in Vihiga County is part of a broader effort by the National Police Service to crack down on the illegal drug and alcohol trade across Kenya. The police have been conducting operations in various parts of the country, targeting those involved in the production, distribution, and sale of illicit substances. The police have also been working to raise awareness about the dangers of illicit substances and the consequences of involvement in the trade.
The police have stated that the operations will continue as authorities work to identify and bring those involved in the illegal trade to justice. The police are urging members of the public to provide information about suspected illicit activities and to cooperate with the authorities in the fight against the trade. The police believe that the cooperation of the public is crucial in the fight against the illicit trade.
The recovery of the suspected bhang and chang’aa is a significant achievement for the police in Vihiga County. The police are confident that the operation will have a positive impact on the community and help to reduce the availability of illicit substances. The police are also working to address the root causes of the illicit trade and to provide support to those affected by it.
The National Police Service has assured the public that it will continue to work tirelessly to disrupt the supply and distribution of illicit substances. The police have also urged the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspected illicit activities to the authorities. The operation in Vihiga County is a demonstration of the police's commitment to addressing the issue of illicit substances in Kenya.
Key points
- The police recovered 22 yellow 20-litre jerricans containing a substance suspected to be chang’aa.
- The operation was part of the National Police Service's efforts to disrupt the supply and distribution of illicit substances.
- The police are working to identify and bring those involved in the illegal trade to justice.
