Police officers from the Mayenje Police Post in Busia County have intercepted a drug consignment after the key persons of interest fled the scene, leaving behind a motorcycle.

In a statement by the NPS on X on Friday, April 3, 2026, the police confirmed that the consignment was intercepted during a Thursday evening routine patrol along the Mayenje–Bulanda Road.

“In line with the unwavering commitment of the National Police Service to curb drug trafficking and protect communities from the harmful effects of narcotics, police officers from Mayenje Police Post in Busia County yesterday successfully intercepted a consignment of suspected illegal drugs during a routine patrol along the Mayenje–Bulanda Road,” NPS said.

According to the police, while on patrol, the officers identified and stopped a motorcycle suspected of transporting illicit goods.

However, on noticing the police, both the rider and the pillion passenger abandoned the motorcycle and fled the scene on foot, evading arrest but leaving behind the suspected narcotics.

“A thorough search of the abandoned load led to the recovery of a substance suspected to be cannabis sativa. The substance was neatly packaged in two separate consignments and wrapped in yellow cello tape, indicating possible preparation for distribution,” NPS said.

Meanwhile, all recovered exhibits, including the motorcycle and the suspected narcotics, have since been secured at Busia Police Station for safe custody, documentation, and further forensic analysis. Investigations are ongoing as police intensify efforts to trace and apprehend the suspects.

Kwale incident

In a similar drug incident, Police Officers from Diani Police Station nabbed a man linked to at least 1,858 rolls of bhang in a raid in Mwakipeku Village, Kinondo Ward, in Kwale County.

In a statement by the National Police Service on Thursday, April 2, 2026, the officers described the operations as part of an ongoing efforts to safeguard communities from the dangers of substance abuse.

“Police officers in Kwale County have intensified operations targeting the possession and distribution of narcotic drugs as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard communities from the dangers of substance abuse,” NPS said.

“During a recent intelligence-led operation in Msambweni Sub-County, officers from Diani Police Station conducted a raid in Mwakipeku Village, Kinondo Ward, where they recovered 1,858 rolls of cannabis sativa,” NPS added.

At the time of the operation, one person was apprehended and swiftly transferred to Diani Police Station, while the recovered bhang was secured as exhibits.

“One suspect was arrested at the scene and taken into police custody for further processing and arraignment in court, while the recovered narcotics have been secured as exhibits,” NPS added.

Members of the public are encouraged to continue supporting law enforcement efforts by reporting suspicious activities.