Two suspects arrested with bhang worth Ksh.630K in Meru

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By Citizen Reporter January 21, 2026 07:34 (EAT)
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Two suspects arrested with bhang worth Ksh.630K in Meru

A photo of suspects, 23-year-old Daniel Mutuma and 21-year-old Duncan Murithi who are held at Meru Police Station. Photo/DCI

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Police officers in Meru have apprehended two suspected drug traffickers and seized 22 kilograms of bhang and 440 rolls, all valued at approximately Ksh.630,000. 

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the officers acted on a tip-off and conducted a raid on a rental house located in the Municipality area, in the Mwiteria sub-location.

Upon inspection, the officers found the narcotics, rolling papers, a digital weighing scale, 38 black courier bags, and a National Youth Service smoke jacket, among other incriminating items.

The suspects, 23-year-old Daniel Mutuma and 21-year-old Duncan Murithi, were taken into custody at Meru Police Station where they are undergoing processing pending arraignment.

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