Police intercept bus with bullets on Thika–Garissa Highway

A multi-agency security team manning a roadblock at Kanyonyoo along the Thika–Garissa Highway intercepted a passenger bus ferrying a cache of ammunition and government stores, thwarting what could have been a serious security threat.

The bus belonging to Buscar Sacco, was en route from Lamu to Nairobi when it was flagged down for a routine check, police said.

What began as an ordinary inspection quickly turned into a major breakthrough.

A thorough search of the vehicle’s boot led officers to a suspicious blue metallic box. Upon opening it, they uncovered a chilling haul-19 rounds of 7.62x51mm G3 live ammunition, 116 rounds of 7.62x39mm AK-47 live ammunition, two empty AK-47 magazines, two machetes, a complete set of General Service Unit ceremonial attire, two GSU combat jackets, three jungle green trousers, a GSU red beret, among other items.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the box had been booked as a parcel at the Mokowe booking office in Lamu County, destined for Nairobi, with no sender details attached, raising serious questions.

In swift action, the driver and the conductor, were arrested on the spot.

They, alongside the bus and the recovered items, were escorted to Kanyonyoo Police Station, where they remain in custody as investigations continue.

Authorities are now pursuing critical leads to unmask the individuals behind the consignment and dismantle the criminal network.

Meanwhile, police in Busia, on May 3, 2026, successfully intercepted contraband alcoholic drinks and suspected narcotic drugs during a routine security operation along the Busia–Kisumu Road.

In a well-coordinated multi-agency operation, officers manning the Suo roadblock stopped a Nairobi-bound public service minibus for inspection.

Upon conducting a thorough search, the team recovered twenty-four packages of uncustomed Simba Gin, each containing twenty-four 200ml bottles, alongside five bales of substances suspected to be bhang.

The driver was arrested at the scene and placed in police custody pending processing and arraignment in court. The motor vehicle was also detained, whilst investigations are ongoing to trace and apprehend another suspect who escaped during the operation.

This successful operation highlights the National Police Service’s continued resolve in combating illicit trade, drug trafficking, and related criminal activities across the country.