Bhang Stories

Two brothers arrested in Mombasa over Sh22.5 million bhang haul
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 12, 2025

The arrest comes amid ongoing efforts to curb drug abuse in the Coast region, where law enforcement agencies have been battling an influx of illicit s...

Two Tanzanians arrested with 20kg of high grade bhang on Mombasa Highway
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 05, 2025

In the latest bust, two Tanzanian nationals, Yunus Ali alias Dogo Yunus and Hemed Abdalla Hemed alias Chotara, were arrested along the Lunga Lunga-Mom...

Study shows frequent marijuana use may impair key memory skills, affect job performance
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 30, 2025

Cannabis remains one of the most commonly used illicit substances worldwide, with approximately 147 million people — about 2.5 per cent of the global...

Normalisation of bhang abuse aiding its prevalence in the country- Study
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 15, 2024

According to the report, traffickers have adopted sophisticated methods to evade capture, including lacing food and snacks with cannabis.

Police in Isiolo seize bhang worth Sh6 milion destined for Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 11, 2024

Mutisya stated that police are on high alert in the fight against drugs, especially with the upcoming Christmas holiday.

Two suspects arrested as police seize Sh20 million bhang in Kilifi
Mishi Gongo  |  Aug 16, 2024

The police targeted the vehicle after receiving credible intelligence about its involvement in drug trafficking.

Police seize vehicle transporting bhang worth Sh17 million in Kwale
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 20, 2024

Police believe these operations are connected to a larger drug trafficking network smuggling cannabis from Tanzania into Kenya. 

Four arrested in Mombasa after police seize Sh16.5m worth of bhang
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 12, 2024

The suspects are expected to be arraigned at the Shanzu Law Courts, where they will face charges of drug trafficking.

Bhang, contraband alcoholic drinks worth Sh3.5 million destroyed in Isiolo
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 09, 2024

Musango who led the exercise together with Chief Magistrate Lucy Mutai said the destruction was to serve as a warning to the drug traffickers and illi...

2.8 million litres of illicit alcohol, 6,000kg of bhang seized since January
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 19, 2024

The drug dens have previously been cited as potential hubs for criminal activities with the users utilizing the sites for orchestration of illegal act...

Police pursue man who left Sh435,000 bhang at Moyale bus station
Waweru Wairimu  |  May 08, 2024

The officers discovered the presence of the narcotics using a sniffer dog after the sacks were opened at the Moyale Directorate of Criminal Investigat...

Detectives seize cocaine, heroin worth Sh3.7 million in Coast region
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 07, 2024

According to detectives, the country has toughened its narcotics laws to intensify the fight against drug trafficking.

One arrested as 3,000 bhang sticks recovered in Kwale
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 20, 2024

Detectives emphasized the seriousness of the fight against drug trafficking and called on all individuals engaged in illegal activities to surrender

Police seize bhang worth Sh1.75m in Mombasa disguised as dried fish
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 28, 2024

The drugs were being transported through courier services.

Over 53 pharmacies closed in North Eastern in crackdown on drug trade
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 20, 2024

The regional commissioner issued a stern warning to security officers engaged in running bars and second-generation liquor businesses.

Three arrested after police seize 196 kilos of bhang in Samburu
Dennis Tarus  |  Jan 09, 2024

66 bales of bhang estimated at a street value of Sh5.9 million were confiscated and have since been secured as exhibits.

MCA among two suspects arrested with 57 stones of bhang in Isiolo
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 22, 2023

This comes barely a month after the Isiolo Governor expressed concern about increased cases of drug and substance abuse among the youth in Isiolo town...

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