Nyahururu: 63 bags of bhang destroyed, man fined Ksh 50 million for peddling drugs

The team was led by Nyahururu Deputy County Commissioner Bernard Ondino, the area Police Commander, officials from the Public Health Department and the Judiciary.

This follows a directive from Nyahururu Resident Magistrate Fredrick Labara who ordered the destruction of the illegal consignment that had been produced in court as exhibits in a case in which a man had been charged with possession of the bhang.

The case was concluded last week.

Benard Waiguru Mwangi, who was found guilty of being found in possession and trafficking of the bhang, was fined Ksh 50 million or in default serve 30 years in jail.

While overseeing the destruction of the consignment, DCC Ondino thanked members of the public who reported the matter which fast-tracked the arrest and prosecution of the culprit.

“Nyahururu is surrounded by several forests where cannabis sativa is grown in unattended areas and hence need for vigilance so that if there are suspicious activities members of the public can report to us,” noted DCC.