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Police in Migori County seized about four kilograms of cannabis and arrested a suspect during a road operation. In a related Tana River sweep, officers confiscated 40 litres of illicit brew and detained two people.
Migori, Kenya — 2025-09-12 18:10 EAT. Police in Migori and Tana North sub-counties have arrested multiple suspects and seized cannabis and illicit alcohol in separate anti-narcotics crackdowns, the National Police Service (NPS) has confirmed.
Migori County:
Awendo Police flagged down a motorcycle along the Migori–Kisii road after a tip-off.
The passenger fled into a sugar-cane plantation, leaving the rider and a package.
Officers recovered about 4 kilograms of cannabis sativa; the rider was arrested and escorted to Awendo Police Station.
Tana North Sub-County:
Police on patrol in Kambi Moto village arrested two individuals with 40 litres of makole, an illicit brew.
The alcohol was secured as evidence; suspects await arraignment.
The NPS has intensified rural anti-narcotics operations amid rising concerns about drug trafficking and illicit alcohol in western and coastal Kenya.
Cannabis sativa remains a controlled narcotic under Kenyan law, with trafficking carrying severe penalties.
Makole and other unregulated brews are linked to health hazards, including poisoning incidents in several counties.
National Police Service: Praised officers for vigilance and urged residents to report suspicious activities to curb trafficking networks.
Local communities: Have repeatedly called for tougher action against drug dealers and illicit brewers, citing addiction and security concerns.
Public health: Illicit brews like makole often bypass safety standards, risking fatalities and chronic health problems.
Security: Narcotics trade funds criminal gangs and undermines rural safety.
Legal outcomes: Suspects face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Actand local alcohol control laws.
Court proceedings for the arrested suspects in Migori and Tana North.
Whether police extend the crackdown to neighbouring counties.
Potential coordination with anti-narcotics agencies for intelligence-led operations.
