KRA Nabs Bhang & Ethanol worth Sh520,000 at Malaba border
The goods were found during routine patrols and intelligence-led operations, sparking a dramatic series of events at the Malaba One Stop Border Post in Busia County. s the investigations unfold, the stakes are high, and the smuggling networks behind the illegal goods are now under intense scrutiny. Read More...
Customs officials at the Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP) in Busia County have intercepted a drug shipment and suspected smuggled ethanol in two separate operations.
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officers seized 520 rolls of bhang, valued at approximately Sh520,000, and 308 jerricans, each holding 20 liters of suspected ethanol.
The first operation took place when officers, on routine patrol, discovered a salon car parked in Koteko, about 10 kilometers from the KRA office. As they approached, the vehicle sped off, resulting in a minor collision with a KRA pickup truck. The driver fled the scene on foot, leaving the vehicle behind. The case is currently under investigation by the Anti-Narcotics Unit in Malaba.
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In a separate incident, the KRA Customs and Border Control Team from the Lwakhakha station, acting on intelligence, intercepted the 308 jerricans of suspected ethanol being transported in a lorry. The seized goods have been stored at the Malaba OSBP for further action under customs law.
“KRA remains dedicated to combating illegal trade and ensuring public safety,” the agency said in a statement.
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