TWO ARRESTED AND SANDALWOOD WORTH KSH 5M RECOVERED IN NYAHURURU, LAIKIPIA COUNTY

Today, a multi-agency security team conducted an intelligence-led operation along the Nyahururu-Rumuruti Road, during which a motor vehicle, registration KAX 049C, was intercepted with two occupants. Upon searching the vehicle, it was found to be carrying a consignment of endangered sandalwood, weighing approximately 532 kilograms with an estimated street value of KSh 5 million. The two suspects were apprehended, and escorted to the police station for processing and further action. The National Police Service commends the close working relationship with other agencies and applauds the officers for their swift response, which led to the recovery and arrests.