As stated by the National Police, the confiscated drugs are suspected to be marijuana. "Police in Parklands, Nairobi today August 15, 2023 recovered twelve million nine hundred and seventy-five thousand Kenyan Shillings (Kshs. 12, 975,000/=) and suspected marijuana substances following a multi-agency operation at Kariwa Slums in Ngara," National Police tweeted. The suspects were taken into custody alongside the seizure of 26 bags of Cannabis Sativa (Marijuana) and four cartons of rolling materials. ADVERTISEMENTOther than the large quantity of the drug, police were surprised to see the suspect consuming the marijuana while in custody.

Source: Daily Nation August 15, 2023 16:34 UTC