Two suspected bhang peddlers arrested in Kericho

Police in Kericho County on Saturday arrested two suspected drug peddlers and seized a large consignment of bhang.

According to Kericho police commander, Geoffrey Mayek, the two suspects were arrested on Saturday morning in Kipsitet, Soin-Sigowet Sub-County with 383 sticks and 193 rolls of bhang.

The two suspects, a 31-old-year old female and a 38-year-old male, were arrested following a tip-off from members of the community.

Mayek said an accomplice of the arrested suspects, whom he described as a notorious peddler escaped arrest. He said the police have launched a manhunt for the suspect.

“The two suspects have been placed in custody pending arraignment on Monday, July 22, 2024” said Mayek.