Police in western Kenya have arrested three additional suspects in an ongoing crackdown against drug trafficking in Oyugis Town, authorities said.
According to the National Police Service, officers from Oyugis Police Station conducted a successful raid that led to the arrest of the suspects on suspicion of engaging in illegal drug distribution within the area. The operation forms part of broader efforts by security agencies to dismantle drug networks operating in Homa Bay County and its surrounding regions.
Police reported that the three suspects, aged between 23 and 25, were found in possession of more than 200 large rolls of what authorities believe to be cannabis sativa. The discovery was made during a targeted operation following intelligence gathered by officers investigating suspected drug trafficking activities in the town.
During a subsequent search at the suspects’ residence, investigators recovered several additional items believed to be connected to illegal operations. Among the items seized were eleven mobile phones, a Dell laptop, two HP laptops, a weighing machine, a laptop charger, a tablet device, and a blue Honda motorbike whose number plates had been removed. Officers also recovered a police smoke jacket believed to have been used to impersonate or mislead authorities.
Police say the recovered items will be preserved as exhibits as investigations continue. The suspects have since been placed in custody and are expected to be arraigned in court once the investigation process is completed.
Authorities emphasized that the arrests highlight the persistent challenge posed by illicit drugs, particularly among young people. Law enforcement agencies warn that drug trafficking continues to undermine the well-being, productivity, and future prospects of many youths in the country.
The National Police Service reiterated its commitment to intensifying operations aimed at curbing drug trafficking and protecting communities from the harmful effects of narcotics. Officials also encouraged members of the public to cooperate with security agencies by reporting suspicious activities that may be linked to drug distribution networks.
