Summary
- 27-year-old suspect arrested at Kanyonyoo roadblock
- Police recover cannabis, rolling papers, and digital scale
- Drugs allegedly destined for Kitui Town
NAIROBI, Kenya- Police have arrested a suspected drug trafficker at a security roadblock in Kanyonyoo along the Thika-Garissa Highway, recovering a stash of cannabis during a routine inspection.
The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Stephen Oronje, was traveling in a Nissan matatu when officers intercepted him.
How officers uncovered the hidden cannabis stash
Police say the matatu was stopped for a routine check before officers searched passengers’ belongings.
During the search, officers discovered a suspicious black bag belonging to the suspect.
Inside, they found cannabis sativa wrapped in yellow cellotape, along with eight packs of Rizla rolling papers and a digital weighing scale.
Authorities believe the items point to an organised distribution operation.
Suspect linked to planned drug supply in Kitui
According to police, Oronje claimed the cannabis had been sourced from Bungoma County.
Investigators say the consignment was intended for distribution in Kitui Town.
The suspect was immediately taken into custody following the discovery.
What happens next after the highway drug bust
Oronje has been detained at Kanyonyoo Police Station, where he is undergoing processing.
Police say he will be arraigned in court as investigations into the trafficking network continue.
The arrest comes amid ongoing crackdowns on drug trafficking along major transport routes across the country.
