The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested two suspects who were found transporting 250 kilograms of bhang, valued at Ksh 7.5 million.
In a statement issued on May 27, 2025, the DCI identified the suspects as Samuel Baraza Nyongesa and Lawrence Onyango Asindi.
“On searching the black Toyota Noah registration number KDN 218A in which they were driving, the bhang estimated at Ksh 7.5 million in street value was found. The seizure has been detained at DCI Headquarters awaiting further processing, even as the suspects await arraignment,” the statement read.
The duo was intercepted in Kitanga village, Machakos County, after evading a police dragnet at the Lari flyover in Kiambu County.
DCI Arrests Bhang Suspects
Anti-drugs officers, acting on a tip-off, pursued the suspects from Kiambu County.
Upon searching the car, detectives discovered 10 gunny bags filled with bhang concealed in the vehicle.
Further, the suspects have been transferred to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Headquarters for further processing as investigations continue.
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Stolen Child Rescued
Additionally, detectives on May 26, 2025, rescued a 3-year-old boy who was stolen from his home in Ruiru, Kiambu county.
Responding to a missing child report filed at Ruiru Police Station by the devastated parents, the officers started their investigations that led them to the Western and Central regions, where the alleged perpetrators were apprehended.
“Storming one of the suspects’ houses in Tetu, Nyeri county, detectives found the minor in company of the house owner, George Maina, and the man believed to have snatched him away from his Ruiru home, Samuel Juma, thereby rescuing him to safety and cuffing the two suspects,” part of the statement read.
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DCI Intensifies Training
DCI has conducted a 5-day course that brought together Criminal Investigation officers from various East African countries.
Moreover, the training aimed to develop strategies for addressing cases involving new psychoactive substances, synthetic drugs, clandestine laboratories, chemical precursors, online drug markets, and improving detection methods.
“The training will also address the trafficking routes in Africa, as well as challenges faced in identifying and fighting the new psychoactive substances. This will assist our law enforcement officers in understanding the main criminal organisations involved in the phenomenon and to be proactive in dealing with the issue,” Director of investigations Abdalah Komesha said.
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