Bhang Worth Sh5mn Seized in University Hostels in Homa Bay as crackdown uncovers cartel targeting students
HOMA BAY, Kenya, Sep 11 — A major NACADA drug bust in Homa Bay County has exposed the alarming infiltration of narcotics into university student hostels, - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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A significant drug bust in Homa Bay County has uncovered a drug cartel targeting university students after authorities seized bhang worth Sh5 million from student hostels. This operation, led by NACADA, is part of a wider crackdown on drug abuse in educational institutions across Kenya.
- Bhang valued at Sh5 million and cigarettes worth Sh100,000 were recovered.
- Two suspects were arrested during the multi-agency raid at Jaacf Kodongo Estate.
- NACADA CEO Anthony Omerikwa highlighted that over 30% of university students admit to cannabis use, with access to narcotics near campuses significantly increasing in the past three years.
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