DNK International By Our Correspondents Bungoma&Busia.
Police on Tuesday recovered more than 170kg of suspected narcotic drugs in separate operations in Bungoma and Busia counties, with traffickers escaping arrest.
In Bungoma County, officers from NACADA), DCI Webuye West and Matisi Police Station recovered 170.8kg of suspected narcotics along the Malaba-Webuye Road.
The officers, acting on intelligence, pursued a white Mazda X5 registration number KDY 338F suspected of transporting the drugs.
During the chase, the vehicle was involved in an accident and stalled, forcing its occupants to flee.
A search of the vehicle revealed 162 bales and an additional green polythene package containing greenish dry plant material suspected to be narcotics.
The consignment was valued at approximately Sh5,124,000.
The vehicle and seized substances were handed over to NACADA Bungoma for further action.
In a separate incident in Busia County, DCI officers recovered two large bales of suspected narcotics after intercepting a motorcycle along the Bundokomi-Mundika Road.
The officers, who were conducting routine patrols, spotted motorcycle registration number KMGS 451S carrying two green sacks.
The rider reportedly sped off towards Mundika upon spotting the officers but abandoned the motorcycle and escaped when intercepted.
A search of the sacks led to the recovery of two large bales wrapped in yellow cellotape containing green dry plant material suspected to be narcotics.
The motorcycle and recovered exhibits were escorted to Busia Police Station as investigations continue to identify and arrest the suspected trafficker.
Weighing and valuation of the drugs are yet to be conducted.
[Daily News Kenya-International@November 4,2026]
