TRAFFICKERS NABBED IN ANTI-DRUG OPERATION

Two suspects found transporting 250kg of bhang concealed in 10 gunny bags have been arrested, after a car chase by anti-drug officers who were working on a tip-off. 38-year-old Samuel Baraza Nyongesa and Lawrence Onyango Asindi were intercepted at Kitanga village in Machakos County, having escaped a police dragnet at Lari flyover within Kiambu county. On searching the black Toyota Noah registration number KDN 218A in which they were driving, the bhang estimated at Sh 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.