Police have recovered nearly 3,000 rolls of cannabis in Korogocho, Nairobi County, after a suspected drug trafficker abandoned a sack and escaped during a police pursuit.
Highlights
- Police recovered approximately 2,900 rolls of cannabis.
- The suspect was intercepted while riding a motorcycle.
- He allegedly abandoned the sack near the Dandora Dumpsite.
- The suspect managed to escape and remains at large.
- Police have secured the recovered drugs as investigations continue.
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Police Pursue Suspected Drug Trafficker
Police officers conducting patrols in the Highridge area intercepted a man suspected of transporting narcotics along Korogocho Road.
According to the National Police Service, the suspect was riding a motorcycle and carrying a brown sack when officers spotted him.
The officers attempted to stop him, but he reportedly sped off towards the Dandora Dumpsite, prompting a pursuit.
Suspect Abandons Sack
Realising that police officers were following him, the suspect allegedly abandoned the sack before accelerating towards the dumpsite.
He managed to evade the officers and disappeared from the area.
When officers examined the abandoned sack, they discovered approximately 2,900 rolls of cannabis, commonly referred to as bhang
The recovered drugs were taken into police custody and secured as investigations continue.
Manhunt Underway
Police have launched efforts to identify and apprehend the suspect who escaped during the operation.
The National Police Service says the operation forms part of wider efforts to tackle drug trafficking and other offences linked to the illegal narcotics trade.
Members of the public have also been urged to provide information that could help investigators identify and locate individuals involved in drug trafficking.
The latest recovery comes as authorities continue to intensify efforts to disrupt the movement and distribution of illegal drugs within Nairobi.
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