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Police arrest matatu crew and impound 305 explosives at Kenya-Tanzania border

Police and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officials inspect some of the 305 pieces of explosives intercepted at the Isebania border crossing in Migori County yesterday. Two men have been arrested. The explosives were being transported from Isebania to Kisumu. [PHOTO:SCOPHINE OTIENO/STANDARD]

Police in Migori County have arrested two Kenyans and impounded explosives at Isebania town, near the Kenya-Tanzania border.

The matatu driver and his conductor were transporting the 305 pieces of explosives in a public service vehicle from Sirare to Kisumu County.

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