Pubdate: Tue, 21 Dec 2004
Source: East African Standard, The (Kenya)
Copyright: 2004 The East African Standard
Contact:  http://www.eastandard.net/
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POLICE NET BHANG WORTH SH6.6M, ARREST SUSPECTS

Police in Koibatek have netted bhang with a street value of Sh6.6
million and arrested five suspects in connection with the haul.

The over 600 stones was recovered in a bus from Kitale destined for
Nairobi.

Police also netted an additional 103 stones from three different buses
along the Eldoret-Nakuru highway.

A driver, his conductor and three passengers are being held at the
Eldama Ravine police station and are assisting police in the
investigation.

Koibatek OCPD Golicha Roba displayed suitcases, a steel box and other
bags outside the police station, which were being used to transport
the illegal drug.

Police at Hill Tea shopping centre at Mumberes waylaid the bus
carrying the bhang after the law enforcers received a tip-off.

Roba said an hour later, another bus also heading to Nairobi from
Kakamega was stopped at the roadblock where another haul was recovered.

The bhang was packed in steel boxes. Police arrested the bus driver
and his conductor after all the passengers disowned the luggage. Roba
said the suspects would be taken to court after investigations were
complete.
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