21-Year-Old Woman Arrested in Kisumu Police Recover Bhang Worth KSh8.6 Million
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A 21-year-old woman has been arrested in Kisumu after police recovered suspected bhang worth KSh8.6 million from a vehicle she was travelling in.
The suspect, identified as Frida Night Odour, was arrested at Kisumu Boys Roundabout during an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected drug trafficking.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), detectives intercepted a gold Toyota Axio, registration number KCM 214Q. However, the driver reportedly refused to stop and escaped during the confrontation with officers, leaving the woman behind.
A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 282.55 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis sativa packed in seven Manila sacks. Detectives also found additional quantities of the suspected drug inside the car.
Officers further recovered 40 dozen packets of suspected uncustomed Supermatch cigarettes valued at KSh40,000.
The recovered bhang is estimated to be worth KSh8,656,500.
The woman remains in police custody as detectives continue investigating the suspected drug trafficking case ahead of her arraignment in court.
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