NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 8 \u2013 Nairobi police have intercepted a large shipment of illegal cannabis, seizing approximately 90 kilograms of unprocessed bhang in a coordinated operation in the Nyamakima area on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The operation, part of a nationwide crackdown on narcotics and illicit drugs, targeted trafficking networks operating within the city.<\/p>\n
Officers deployed in Nairobi\u2019s Central Business District (CBD) intercepted a lorry suspected of transporting illegal substances and escorted it to the Nairobi Area Traffic Yard for thorough inspection.<\/p>\n
A detailed search of the vehicle revealed fourteen sacks containing around ninety kilograms of cannabis sativa hidden inside. <\/p>\n
The driver and his assistant were immediately arrested and remain in custody, pending further investigations and subsequent arraignment.<\/p>\n
The National Police Service said the seizure demonstrates its ongoing commitment to combating drug trafficking, disrupting the circulation of illegal narcotics, and ensuring public safety through proactive policing.<\/p>\n
Authorities have warned that such operations will continue, and members of the public are encouraged to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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