Police intercept explosives, bhang worth Sh13 million in Migori

Migori County Commander Francis Nguli and Kuria West Deputy County Commissioner Andrew Mwiti display bhang and explosives they impounded at Isebania town on March 18, 2025. [Anne Atieno, Standard]

Police in Migori County have heightened surveillance at the Kenya-Tanzania border after bhang worth Sh13 million was found at a house.

The officers also intercepted 23 cartons of explosives and detained a woman they believed was behind the consignment.

County Commander Francis Nguli and Kuria West Deputy County Commissioner Andrew Mwiti who jointly addressed the press at Isebania town said they were on the lookout for other consignments that would be brought from the neighbouring country Tanzania.

Mr. Nguli said they were working closely with Tanzanian authorities to address cross-border crime.

Police who acted on intelligence raided the woman's house where they impounded 14 and a half sacks of bhang at Taragwiti area in Isebania, Kuria West Sub-County.

They also impounded 23 cartons of explosives, four 50kgs of cyanides, and two cartons of detonating wires that were abandoned by boda-boda riders who evaded arrest.

The explosives were being transported to other areas through the Kenya-Tanzania border.

Nguli warned those engaging in such businesses saying they were on high alert.

"We are not restricted from entering any premises. We know the law and we shall ensure that the needful is done," the Migori police boss said.

He noted that it was through a well-coordinated multi-agency operation that led to the confiscation of the bhang in the homestead whose activities they have been monitoring for some time.