Police in Meru Seize 15 Bales of Bhang Hidden in Abandoned Lorry After Tip-Off
A thorough search revealed that the narcotics had been concealed in a secret compartment within the lorry. The officers secured the haul and towed the vehicle to Meru Police Station as a manhunt for the driver commenced
Police in Meru County have intercepted 15 bales of cannabis sativa in an operation targeting drug trafficking networks in the region
According to the National Police Service (NPS), officers acted on a public tip-off and stopped an Isuzu lorry along the Ruiri–Nchiru Road in Imenti North Sub-County
The driver, however, fled upon spotting the officers, abandoning the vehicle
A thorough search revealed that the narcotics had been concealed in a secret compartment within the lorry. The officers secured the haul and towed the vehicle to Meru Police Station as a manhunt for the driver commenced
In a statement on X, the NPS commended members of the public for their vigilance and urged continued cooperation in the fight against narcotics
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“We encourage the public to continue supporting the fight against narcotics by sharing information,” read the NPS post
Writer : Mweru Mbugua
