Police Intensify Crackdown on Narcotics After Busia Drug Seizure

NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 3 – Police in Busia County have intercepted a consignment of suspected illegal drugs during a routine patrol, in the latest operation targeting narcotics trafficking in the region.

According to the National Police Service (NPS), officers from Mayenje Police Post made the recovery on Thursday along the Mayenje–Bulanda Road after stopping a motorcycle suspected of transporting illicit goods.

“While on patrol, officers identified and stopped a motorcycle suspected of transporting illegal substances. Upon noticing the police, both the rider and the pillion passenger abandoned the motorcycle and fled on foot,” the NPS said in a statement.

The suspects escaped, leaving behind the motorcycle and a consignment that was later found to contain a substance believed to be cannabis sativa.

“A thorough search of the abandoned load led to the recovery of a substance suspected to be cannabis sativa, neatly packaged in two separate consignments and wrapped in yellow cello tape,” the statement added.

Police said the packaging suggested the drugs were likely intended for distribution.

All recovered items, including the motorcycle and the suspected narcotics, have since been secured at Busia Police Station for documentation and forensic analysis.

“All recovered exhibits have been secured for safe custody and further analysis, as investigations continue,” the NPS said.

Authorities have launched a manhunt for the suspects, with police vowing to sustain the crackdown on drug trafficking in the area.

“Investigations are ongoing as officers intensify efforts to trace and apprehend the suspects,” the statement added.

The operation is part of a broader effort by law enforcement agencies to curb the spread of illegal drugs and protect communities from their harmful effects.