A public tip-off has led police in Nairobi to a residential premises in Korogocho, where two people were arrested and 770 rolls of suspected bhang were recovered. The operation was carried out as officers stepped up patrols in the Grogon B area of Starehe Sub-County.
Highlights
- Two people were arrested during the Korogocho operation.
- Police recovered 770 rolls of suspected bhang.
- The raid followed information provided by members of the public.
- The operation took place on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
- Korogocho Police Station officers carried out the operation.
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Public Tip-Off Triggers Police Operation
Police in Nairobi have arrested two people after raiding a residential premises in the Grogon B area of Korogocho, Starehe Sub-County.
The operation was conducted on Sunday, September 27, after officers received information from members of the public about suspected drug-related activity at the premises.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), officers were conducting routine patrols in the area when they received the tip-off.
770 Rolls Recovered
Following the information, officers from Korogocho Police Station moved to the reported location and conducted a search.
Police said two persons of interest were arrested during the operation.
A total of 770 rolls of suspected bhang were also recovered. The National Police Service said the substance was believed to have been prepared for distribution.
The recovery forms part of ongoing police efforts to disrupt the distribution of illicit drugs within Nairobi’s informal settlements and other high-risk areas.
Investigations Underway
The two individuals remain subjects of the ongoing investigation as authorities work to establish their alleged involvement in the suspected drug trade.
The operation also highlights the role of information from members of the public in helping law enforcement identify premises suspected of being used for illegal activities.
Further details on the suspects and any charges they may face are expected as investigations progress.
For residents, the latest raid is another reminder that information from the public can play a crucial role in helping authorities disrupt suspected criminal activity.
