Police officers from Kamagambo Police Station have arrested a suspected drug trafficker and seized 401 rolls of bhang in a dramatic operation that followed a tip-off from vigilant members of the public.
The suspect, identified as Calvin Okoth Otieno, was intercepted while driving a public service vehicle, registration number KDM 981Z, heading to Kisumu from Migori.
Acting on intelligence from concerned citizens, officers laid an ambush and stopped the vehicle for inspection.
A thorough search revealed two bags containing 401 sizable rolls of bhang, weighing approximately 34.4 kilograms, with an estimated street value of Ksh 1,032,000.
The contraband was promptly confiscated as evidence.
In a calculated move seemingly aimed at evading suspicion, the driver had filled the matatu exclusively with students, possibly hoping their presence would act as a cover.
However, his plan backfired as the alert public and diligent officers saw through the ruse.
Okoth is currently in custody at Kamagambo Police Station as investigations continue. He is expected to be arraigned in court to face drug trafficking charges.
