Police at Malaba station in Teso north sub county in Busia have intercepted 18kgs of bhang and 10 litres of illicit brew which was being transported to Kayole in Nairobi from Uganda.

Confirming the incident, OCPD Teso North Joseph Matiku said they were tipped off by the members of the public who had suspicions and upon inspection three suspects were nabbed carrying the items to Nairobi using Eldoret shuttle Nissan.

The three, who were an elderly woman- the master-mind of the deal and 2 middle-aged men were found in possession of the substances and are now helping police with investigation.

The move comes months after the nation intensified the fight against illicit brew and substance abuse.

Going forward all vehicles from Malaba will be inspected regularly to mitigate the smuggling practice that has be rampant.

Source: Kenya News Agency