Law enforcement officers have apprehended two men while transporting bhang worth Ksh9 million.
In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) revealed that Daniel Okoth and Erick Ombima were caught in the act of smuggling 300kg of marijuana into the country using a Land Cruiser Prado.
Daniel Okoth, entrusted with ferrying the banned substance, along with his accomplices, had plotted to transport the drugs through the Nyametaburo route, eventually joining the Isebania-Migori highway at Mabera.
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"From Toyota Kenya's description, the elegance of Land Cruiser Prado, sleek shape and its imposing grille affirm its powerful and statutory image. Maybe, it's this magnificent description of the machine that convinced Daniel Okoth and Erick Ombima that they had the perfect vehicle to sneak 300kg of Marijuana into the country from one of our neighbours. Unbeknownst to them, no level of elegance could beat police intelligence networks. In the company of two men, Daniel Okoth was entrusted to chauffeur Sh9 million worth of the banned substance to Kenya through Nyametaburo route and later join Isebania - Migori highway at Mabera," the statement read in part.
However, their journey took an unexpected turn when they encountered a police roadblock near the Karamu Bridge area.
According to DCI, the driver made a reckless attempt to evade capture nearly injuring one of the officers in the process.
The authorities strategically discharged three rounds from an AK47, compelling the driver to surrender control of the vehicle.
The chase came to an abrupt end, with Okoth, Ombima, and the illicit cargo, packed into the Land Cruiser Prado with registration number KCL 532E, being apprehended.
"Bumping into a police roadblock that provided a safe distance to pull over for a search, the driver opted to drive past the officers nearly running over one of them. But with their 40th day at night, three well-calculated rapid shots from an AK47 benumbed his accelerator foot, prematurely terminating their journey. During the rumpus, one male occupant scampered off like a terrified rat into the thickets, but Okoth, Obima and their drug haul stuffed in the KCL 532E Prado were rounded up. The prohibited cargo numbered 6 gunny bags," DCI stated.
Despite the capture of the two suspects, one male occupant managed to escape into the nearby thickets during the chaos. Efforts to locate and apprehend the fugitive are currently underway.
The DCI has urged the public to continue providing information on drug traffickers.
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From Toyota Kenya's description, the elegance of Land Cruiser Prado, sleek shape and its imposing grille affirm its powerful and statutory image.
Maybe, it's this magnificient description of the machine that convinced Daniel Okoth… pic.twitter.com/2z2x4mQSE3— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) March 18, 2024
