Drama unfolded at the Sabaki River Bridge in Malindi after a multi-agency security team intercepted a Lamu-bound bus and uncovered a stash of bhang cleverly hidden in the luggage compartment.
The bus, registration number KDN 368W, operated by Tawakal Bus Service, was on its routine trip from Nairobi when officers flagged it down for a random inspection.
What initially appeared to be ordinary luggage turned out to be two bulky bales of cannabis sativa cunningly concealed among bundles of second-hand clothes.
However, as detectives zeroed in on the suspicious bags, one passenger — believed to be the owner of the drugs — made a daring escape, vanishing before officers could apprehend him.
The bus driver and conductor were arrested on the spot and taken into custody for questioning, as the manhunt for the fleeing suspect intensifies.
The seized narcotics have been detained as exhibits as investigations continue.
READ ALSO:
LSK President Faith Odhiambo Resigns From Ruto’s Victim Compensation Panel—Full Statement
Kalonzo Musyoka Rejects Claims Linking Him To Raila Odinga Death Rumour
