DCI detectives have arrested two suspects selling weed cookies to minors in the Kimbo area of Kiambu County on Saturday.
During the operation, detectives raided a house where they recovered a green plant material, weed cookies, weighing scale among other items.
“A collaborative effort by detectives from the Anti-narcotics Unit, along with their colleagues from the Operations Directorate, has led to two arrests and the seizure of narcotic drugs in the Kimbo area of Kiambu County today.
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During the operations in the Backstreet area, the detectives first raided a residence, recovering dried green plant material, multiple rolls of cannabis, weed cookies stored in clear buckets, a digital weighing scale, and an electric oven used for baking cookies. The individual residing in the house managed to escape arrest.” said DCI
It was during the operation that they arrested 38-year-old Pauline Wanjiru Njeri and 35-year-old Monica Wangare who operate a shop are suspected to be selling the cookies to the children.
“While the search for the elusive suspect continues, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations wants to warn parents about a concerning trend in which minors are being lured into using illicit drugs disguised as edibles, such as cookies, often without their awareness. This highlights the urgent need to raise awareness about the issue.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations remains resolute in its mission to combat the sale, distribution, and consumption of illicit drugs in our country.” said DCI
