Police in Bomet have launched a manhunt for a suspected drug dealer after a raid on a suspected narcotics distribution hub yielded bhang, raw cannabis and illicit alcohol believed to be destined for sale to residents, including university students.
The operation, conducted by security agencies following a tip-off from members of the public, resulted in the seizure of 543 rolls of bhang, 30 kilogrammes of raw cannabis, 30 litres of chang’aa and 44 cartons of illicit alcohol.
Police also recovered empty packaging materials allegedly being used to prepare the cannabis for distribution.
Bomet Central Sub-County Police Commander Stephen Kirui said the suspect, who is known to the police, managed to escape during the raid.
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Kirui said investigators established that some of the packaging materials were sourced from products manufactured at the Konoin Tea factory and were allegedly being repurposed to package cannabis.
“They used these products to package the rolls of Cannabis sativa, seal them, and sell them to members of the public or the students from Bomet University,” Kirui said.
He said police were pursuing the suspect and his accomplices, with efforts underway to bring them to justice.
The commander cautioned young people and university students against drug and substance abuse, warning that addiction could derail their education and prospects.
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“The suspect, who is known to us, fled during that process, and we are pursuing that suspect,” Kirui stated.
Police have also urged residents to continue providing information on individuals involved in the sale and distribution of narcotics and illicit alcohol as part of efforts to curb the trade in Bomet.
