In Fanaka village, Narok County, police apprehended two women in possession of nine kilograms of bhang, with an estimated street value of Kes 288,000.
Narok County Commissioner Kipkech Lotiatia disclosed that the bhang was seized following a tip-off from vigilant members of the public. He emphasized that the crackdown against illicit brews and drugs in the county is ongoing, with law enforcement conducting impromptu raids in notorious drinking dens.
Lotiatia identified the arrested individuals as Elizabeth Angayo and Monica Pendo, stating that they would face charges of drug trafficking in court. The confiscated substances, packed in a green sack, will serve as evidence during their court appearance.
Moreover, Lotiatia revealed the extensive efforts of a multiagency committee established to combat illicit brewing in the county. Over the past week, approximately 45 raids were conducted in major towns, resulting in the seizure of over 2000 liters of illicit brew, including Changaa, Kangaroo, and Busaa, along with 60 cartons of unaccustomed alcohol.
“We have apprehended 180 individuals in connection with illicit brewing, and numerous bars have been shuttered. Our operations aim to apprehend those peddling poisonous drinks to the public,” Lotiatia affirmed.
Additionally, fifteen chemists and agricultural veterinary outlets operating without legal permits were closed down pending inspections by public health officers to verify the legality of the substances being sold.
Lotiatia outlined the conditions for reopening the bars, emphasizing compliance with regulations stipulated for such establishments. These regulations include maintaining a distance from schools, religious institutions, and residential areas, as well as selling only permitted products in accordance with the law.
