A 29-year-old man is in police custody after being arrested in Marsabit Town for allegedly trafficking bhang, Marsabit County Police Commander Mr. Leonard Kimaiyo has confirmed.
According to Mr. Kimaiyo, vigilant officers apprehended the suspect, identified as Abdullahi Abdiharim, near the Bypass Bar in the Mountain Location area.
A swift search conducted by the officers at the scene led to the recovery of 60 rolls of Cannabis sativa (bhang) and KSh 10,050 in cash, which security agencies believe to be proceeds from the illegal sale of the drugs.
The County Police Commander stated that the suspect is currently being held in lawful custody and is expected to be presented in court to face charges once investigations are complete.
Mr. Kimaiyo highly commended members of the public for providing the crucial information that led to the successful arrest, urging residents to continue working closely with security agencies to curb drug trafficking in the county.
He emphasized that public cooperation is vital for community safety, thanking residents for their vigilance and urging them to keep sharing information on suspicious activities to make Marsabit safer for everyone.
