A Thai national was apprehended in South C after allegedly attempting to smuggle 41.7 kilograms of bhang through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The 57-year-old man, who had already cleared immigration, faked a phone call to abandon two heavy bags at customs screening before fleeing the airport.

• 41.7 kilograms of bhang found in 41 sachets hidden in bags.
• The suspect was traced to a hotel in South C using forensic clues.
• This incident follows the arrest of a 26-year-old Kenyan woman on June 13, 2025, at JKIA for ingesting 8 pellets of cocaine weighing 626.65 grams, valued at approximately Ksh4.39 million.