Lamu-Bound Bus Intercepted With Cannabis Cargo at Sabaki Bridge
A routine stop turned into a major drug bust after a multi-agency team intercepted a Lamu-bound bus at the Sabaki River Bridge in Malindi and uncovered bales of cannabis disguised as ordinary luggage.
The bus, operated by Tawakal Bus Service and registered as KDN 368W, was en route from Nairobi when officers flagged it down for inspection. What appeared to be normal passenger luggage turned out to be a cleverly hidden stash of narcotics concealed among bundles of second-hand clothes.
Highlights
- Multi-agency officers intercept Lamu-bound bus at Sabaki Bridge.
- Two large bales of cannabis recovered from luggage compartment.
- One suspect fled the scene as detectives moved in.
- Bus driver and conductor arrested for questioning.
- Seized narcotics held as exhibits as investigations continue.
Passenger Escapes as Police Close In
According to investigators, one passenger, suspected to be the owner of the cannabis, made a daring escape as detectives zeroed in on the suspicious bags. The man fled on foot, disappearing before officers could react.
The bus driver and conductor were immediately taken into custody for interrogation as part of the ongoing probe. Police say a manhunt has been launched to track down the fugitive suspect.
Cannabis Concealed in Plain Sight
Authorities revealed that the cannabis was packed inside two bulky bales, cleverly hidden among clothes to avoid detection. Officers credited the bust to intelligence-led surveillance, which led to the inspection at the Sabaki Bridge checkpoint a known security stop for vehicles heading to the Coast.
The recovered narcotics have been secured as exhibits as detectives pursue the drug trafficking network believed to be operating along the Nairobi–Lamu route.
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In a country where every route tells a story, this one reminds us no matter how clever the concealment, crime rarely outruns vigilance.
