A suspect has been arrested and a consignment of suspected cannabis sativa recovered following an intelligence-led operation conducted by officers from the National Police Service in Tiriki East Sub-County, Vihiga County.

According to police, officers from Cheptulu Police Station acted on credible intelligence and mounted an operation along the Chavakali–Kapsabet Highway. During the operation, they intercepted a vehicle in the Musasa area and conducted a thorough search.

The search led to the recovery of several packages containing green plant material suspected to be cannabis sativa, commonly known as bhang. The packages had been wrapped in yellow cellotape and concealed in various sections of the vehicle in an apparent attempt to evade detection.

“Acting on credible intelligence, officers from Cheptulu Police Station mounted an operation along the Chavakali–Kapsabet Highway. They intercepted a vehicle at Musasa area and, upon conducting a thorough search, recovered several packages of green plant material wrapped in yellow cellotape and concealed in different sections of the vehicle,” NPS said in a statement.

The driver of the vehicle was immediately arrested and taken into police custody. Authorities said the suspect is being held pending further investigations and subsequent legal action.

The National Police Service commended members of the public for their continued cooperation in providing information that supports efforts to combat drug trafficking and other forms of criminal activity.

The National Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to the fight against narcotics, vowing to maintain pressure on individuals and networks involved in drug trafficking and related crimes.