The operation targeted a residential property where officers conducted a search and uncovered several packages of suspected drugs hidden in different sections of the house.
Police officers have arrested a suspect in possession of 5.3 kilogrammes of suspected narcotic drugs during an intelligence-led operation in Kanduyi, Bungoma County.
The National Police Service (NPS) said on Thursday that the operation targeted a residential property where officers conducted a search and uncovered several packages of suspected drugs hidden in different sections of the house.
The officers also recovered Ksh.5,911 in cash, believed to be proceeds of crime, as well as materials suspected to have been used in packaging and distributing the narcotics.
NPS said the seized substances had an estimated street value of Ksh.459,000 and were secured as exhibits to support investigations.
The suspect was taken to Bungoma Police Station and remains in custody pending arraignment in court.
The National Police Service has commended the officers involved in the operation and urged members of the public to continue sharing information with security agencies to support efforts to deal witrh drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
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