927 rolls of bhang seized in Ruiru and Ciagi-ini raids
Police seized 927 rolls of bhang in two intelligence-led operations on 23 October 2026: 596 rolls recovered in the Wataalam area of Ruiru Sub-County, Kiambu, with the network suspects still pursued, and 331 rolls plus crude weapons from an intercepted trafficker at Ciagi-ini village, Kirinyaga, who was arrested pending arraignment.
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Police seized 927 rolls of bhang in separate anti-narcotics operations in Kiambu and Kirinyaga counties, with one suspect arrested in connection with drug trafficking.[1][2]
In Kiambu County, officers from Ruiru Police Station raided the Wataalam area following an intelligence-led operation, recovering 596 rolls of bhang.[1][2] The drugs were secured and booked as exhibits at Ruiru Police Station as officers pursued other individuals suspected of being connected to the distribution network.[1]
In Kirinyaga County, officers from Ciagi-ini Police Station, working with National Government Administration Officers, intercepted a person of interest in Ciagi-ini village found trafficking 331 rolls of bhang and in possession of crude weapons.[1][2] The suspect was arrested and detained at Ciagi-ini Police Station pending arraignment.[1]
The National Police Service said the operations formed part of its ongoing campaign against narcotic drugs and criminal distribution networks, urging residents to share information on suspected drug activity.[1]
Sources
- Police seize 927 rolls of bhang in Kiambu, Kirinyaga crackdown. People Daily, 23 October 2026. In English.
- Police arrests suspects in Kiambu and Kirinyaga during a crackdown on Narcotics. Radio47, 23 October 2026. In English.
Open questions the AI reported
- Whether the pursued Wataalam network suspects were caught and the Ciagi-ini suspect was arraigned was not reported.