Kenyan police on Monday arrested a suspected drug trafficker in Busia after officers intercepted a speeding motorcycle during a routine security patrol near the Malenya border point.
The National Police Service said officers from Busia Police Station and Mayenje Police Post stopped the motorcycle after spotting it during patrols in the area.
A search reportedly led to the recovery of 23 packages of suspected cannabis sativa. The suspect remains in custody pending arraignment, while the motorcycle and suspected narcotics have been preserved as exhibits as investigations continue.
The arrest is part of what police described as sustained patrols aimed at dismantling drug trafficking networks operating in the area.
The NPS said officers were continuing efforts to disrupt narcotics networks and prevent criminal activities, particularly around border areas that can be vulnerable to trafficking.
The service said the operation demonstrated its continued focus on tackling drug-related offences through patrols and targeted interventions.
“One drug suspect arrested in Busia as police tighten net on drug trafficking,” the NPS said in a statement.
The service said the officers were carrying out a routine security patrol along the Malenya border point when they intercepted the speeding motorcycle.
“A thorough search conducted at the scene led to the recovery of 23 packages of suspected cannabis sativa,” the NPS said.
Police said the suspect had been taken into custody and would remain there pending arraignment. The seized narcotics and motorcycle were also secured as exhibits to support the case.
“The arrested suspect has been placed in custody pending arraignment, while the seized narcotics and the motorcycle have been safely secured as exhibits,” the police said.
The NPS would continue with patrols and other security operations targeting drug trafficking networks and related criminal activity.
The service also urged members of the public to support efforts to combat drug trafficking by reporting suspicious activities to authorities.
The NPS reiterated its firm stance against drug trafficking and other criminal activities, while commending officers involved in the operation for their continued efforts to disrupt narcotics networks.
Police encouraged the public to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the emergency numbers 911 and 999.
Members of the public can also provide information through the DCI’s #FichuaKwaDCI platform on 0800 722 203 or via WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.
The latest arrest comes as security agencies continue using patrols and intelligence-led operations to detect and disrupt suspected criminal activity in border areas.