Two suspects have been arrested after police intercepted a vehicle carrying four concealed bales of suspected cannabis in Webuye, Bungoma County, in an intelligence-led operation targeting the transportation and distribution of illicit drugs.
The National Police Service (NPS) said officers from Webuye Police Station recovered the suspected drugs on Monday, November 9, after acting on actionable intelligence that led them to intercept the vehicle.
The four bales were discovered concealed inside the vehicle during the operation, prompting the arrest of the two suspects.
Police subsequently detained the vehicle to facilitate further investigations, while the suspects were placed in custody pending processing and arraignment in court.
The latest interception comes amid continued police operations targeting the movement and distribution of illicit drugs in different parts of the country, with officers relying on intelligence and cooperation from members of the public to identify suspected trafficking activities.
In June 2025, officers from Keroka Police Station in Nyamira County seized approximately 260 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis packed in 10 sacks after intercepting a vehicle travelling from Kisii towards Sotik.
Two occupants were arrested, while investigations revealed that the vehicle had a fake number plate, according to the NPS.
A separate operation in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, in July 2025 also resulted in the arrest of three suspects found with four and a quarter sacks of cannabis.
The operation was conducted by a multi-agency team comprising officers from Kiminini Police Station and officials from the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) following intelligence reports about a suspected drug den.
The two previous operations highlight the continued deployment of intelligence-led interventions against suspected drug distribution activities in different counties.
In its latest statement, the NPS said it remained committed to sustained action against drug trafficking, adding that every credible lead would be pursued and those found culpable brought to account.
The service also commended members of the public for supporting crime prevention and urged Kenyans to report suspected criminal activities to the nearest police station or through its established reporting channels.
