Police officers, in collaboration with National Government Administrative Officers (NGAO), on Thursday April 23, conducted coordinated intelligence-led operations targeting illicit brews and narcotic drugs across several counties.

The operations were carried out through targeted interventions within identified hotspots including Murang’a, Nakuru, Kiambu, and Kirinyaga counties.

In Kandara, Murang’a County, officers from Muruka Police Station arrested a suspect found in possession of 62 rolls of bhang concealed in his clothing.

Another operation in Karagita, Naivasha, led to the arrest of two suspects who were found in possession of 86 rolls of bhang, approximately 500 grams of cannabis sativa, and assorted items.

In Kiambu County, officers conducting patrols in Gatundu South arrested a suspect found in possession of 12 rolls of bhang concealed in a cigarette packet. At Kinoo, another suspect was arrested while selling bhang to members of the public and was found with 26 rolls of the substance.

Murang’a County recorded additional arrests, where officers apprehended two more suspects found with a total of 39 rolls of bhang in Gatanga.

In Kirinyaga County, operations conducted within the Ngurubani area resulted in the arrest of two suspects found in possession of a total of 15 rolls of bhang.

The National Police Service said that all suspects are in custody pending arraignment before the respective courts. The recovered narcotics are secured and preserved as exhibits.

“These coordinated operations demonstrate the continued commitment of the National Police Service to curb the proliferation of illicit brews and narcotic drugs,” NPS said.

“The crackdown is ongoing, reinforcing a sustained and resolute war against drugs to protect communities and maintain public safety,” NPS added.