Meru: Four suspects arrested after undercover cops unearth guns hidden in miraa bags

Four individuals accused of selling firearms and ammunition in Maua township were arrested following a sting operation conducted by a team of undercover police officers from Igembe South, Meru County.

According to a police report obtained by Citizen Digital, the team, who posed as firearm buyers, approached the suspects to purchase two AK-47 rifles in the Maili Tatu area.

One of the suspects brought the firearms concealed as a miraa bag aboard a motorcycle.

Moments later, the officers revealed their identities and pounced on the four men namely John Mutuma alias Pastor, Pius Mutembei, Richard Muriungi, and Peter Kithinji.

Two AK-47 rifles were recovered and the motorcycle was impounded at Maua Police Station.

"They have provided leads that may lead to further recoveries and progress report to follow. They will be presented before Maua Law Courts through a Misc," read part of the report. 

The officers have also filed an application seeking custodial orders to have the suspects detained to assist in the investigations.