Woman Arrested with 150 Bhang Rolls in Kilifi

Police in Kilifi County have detained a woman following the discovery of 150 rolls of bhang at her home during a narcotics operation targeting drug trafficking in the coastal area. According to a May 9, 2026 statement from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Anti-Narcotics Unit officers based on reliable intelligence information conducted an operation at the suspect’s residence where the illegal substance was found. The identified suspect, Tabitha Akoth Adede, was apprehended during the enforcement action. The DCI confirmed that Anti-Narcotics Unit detectives in Kilifi County had arrested Tabitha Akoth Adede after finding 150 rolls of bhang in her possession. The agency reported that investigators conducted a comprehensive search of the dwelling after receiving intelligence information connecting the individual to drug-related offenses. The statement noted that based on reliable intelligence, authorities entered the suspect’s residence where an extensive search resulted in the finding and confiscation of the prohibited substance. Officials confirmed that the seized bhang has been preserved as evidence while investigations proceed, with the suspect remaining in police custody until court proceedings. The DCI stated that the suspect is currently in custody being processed before court appearance, and the confiscated bhang has been secured as case evidence. This apprehension highlights continued enforcement initiatives by police to combat the illegal drug trade, which remains a significant issue in certain areas of the coastal region. Investigators indicate that operations against drug traffickers and suppliers will persist as part of wider initiatives to dismantle criminal drug networks functioning in the county.