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Police net Sh1.5million bhang in abandoned car


Police on Saturday morning found bhang worth Sh1.5 million in an abandoned car along Kangundo Road in Nairobi.

The discovery was made after members of the public informed traffic police officers that there was a car which had been left unattended in the middle of the road and was obstructing other motorists.

On inspection the police officers found seven sacks of bhang (Cannabis sativa) each weighing approximately 25 kilograms.

The abandoned vehicle in which the massive haul of bhang was discovered. PHOTO | COURTESY
The abandoned vehicle in which the massive haul of bhang was discovered. PHOTO | COURTESY

While confirming the incident to Nairobi News, Buruburu DCIO, Jeremiah Ikiao said the silver Toyota Premio (registration number KBK 805V) was towed to Buruburu Police Station.

At the time of the discovery, the ignition keys were still inside the car. Police also found a mobile phone and a driver’s license C of C number 0605485 (QE4161) bearing the name of a certain Simon Nyutu Waithira.