The Mountain Journal
The fight to eradicate drugs and substance has continued with detectives from DCI Bomet arrested a suspected drug trafficker and recovered eight (8) bags containing approximately one thousand six hundred (1,600) rolls of cannabis sativa (bhang).
During an intelligence-led operation within Bomet County the police bounced on Bernard Marwa, 35, intercepting a motor vehicle, a Toyota Succeed, along the Silibwet–Bomet Road.
After he was signalled to stop, the driver defied the officers’ orders and sped off towards Kapsimotwa Shopping Centre, prompting a pursuit.
The chase came to an abrupt end when the vehicle reached a narrow road, forcing the occupants to abandon it and flee on foot.
A driver was arrested as his two accomplices escaped, detectives apprehended the driver.
Upon e eight (8) bags, each containing approximately two hundred (200) rolls of the narcotic substance.
