Police uncover cannabis plantation hidden inside maize farm in Nakuru, suspect arrested

Police officers have uncovered a suspected cannabis plantation concealed within a maize farm in Kongoni, Nakuru County, and arrested one suspect.

In a statement, the National Police Service (NPS) said the discovery was made during an intelligence-led operation conducted by officers from Kongoni Police Station.

The officers raided a maize plantation in Moi Ndabi Village, Kongoni Location, where they found approximately half an acre of land under cultivation with suspected cannabis sativa, commonly known as bhang.

According to police, the suspected cannabis had been strategically interplanted with maize in an apparent attempt to disguise the illegal crop as a legitimate farming venture and evade detection.

One suspect was arrested during the operation and is currently in police custody awaiting arraignment in court.

Police said the discovery highlights the increasingly sophisticated methods being used by criminals to conceal illegal activities.

The National Police Service, however, reaffirmed its commitment to combating crime through intelligence-led operations and collaboration with members of the public.

“While offenders continue to devise increasingly sophisticated methods to conceal their illegal activities, the National Police Service remains vigilant through sustained intelligence-led policing, proactive operations and strong community partnerships to ensure criminal activities are detected and disrupted and those responsible are brought to justice,” the statement said.