A visit to see her detained boyfriend at Buruburu Police Station led to the arrest of a 26-year-old woman after police allegedly found rolls of bhang concealed inside a loaf of bread. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the woman had gone to the station to see her boyfriend and asked officers at the report office to deliver the loaf to him. The DCI said officers became suspicious after noticing that the bread package had been opened, prompting them to search it before it was handed over.
The search of the bread led to the discovery of five rolls of bhang and a matchbox concealed inside the loaf, according to the DCI. A further search of the woman's jacket allegedly uncovered seven more rolls, bringing the total number of rolls recovered to 12. The woman was subsequently taken into custody, while the items recovered were secured as exhibits, the DCI said. She is expected to be presented in court following the completion of police processing.
This incident occurred as part of the DCI's ongoing operations targeting suspected narcotics-related offences. In a separate incident in Thika, police arrested a man suspected of being involved in the distribution of bhang after a motorcycle chase in Kairi, Thika West. The DCI said the suspect was riding a motorcycle with a female passenger when they encountered a police roadblock.
The rider attempted to evade the officers, leading to a chase that ended near Ree Supermarket after he lost control of the motorcycle while negotiating a speed bump. The motorcycle crashed, and the female passenger reportedly fled into the crowd as officers moved in. The rider was arrested at the scene, while a search of the motorcycle allegedly led to the recovery of 300 rolls of bhang and an additional three kilogrammes of the drug.
The suspect was taken to Kimuchu Police Station, where he remained in custody pending further police processing and arraignment. The DCI said the drug had been wrapped in yellow polythene and secured to the motorcycle seat. These incidents highlight the continued efforts by law enforcement to curb the distribution and use of narcotics in the country.
The woman's arrest at Buruburu Station demonstrates how creative methods are being used to smuggle narcotics into detention facilities. Authorities are urging the public to report any suspicious activities that could aid in the fight against narcotics. The DCI's operations are part of a broader strategy to combat narcotics-related offences and ensure public safety.
The two incidents are among several cases reported by the DCI in its ongoing crackdown on narcotics distribution and use. The authorities have intensified efforts to intercept and apprehend suspects involved in narcotics trafficking. The public is playing a crucial role in reporting suspicious activities, aiding law enforcement in their efforts to combat the narcotics menace.
Key points
- A 26-year-old woman was arrested at Buruburu Police Station with bhang concealed in a loaf of bread.
- In a separate incident, a man was arrested in Thika with 300 rolls of bhang and three kilogrammes of the drug.
- The DCI's operations are part of an ongoing effort to combat narcotics-related offences in Kenya.
