How Police Nabbed Notorious Criminal Drugging Bus Passengers
The man is accused of targeting unsuspecting passengers, spiking their drinks or food and then robbing them...
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Detectives have apprehended a suspected mastermind behind a series of stupefying and theft incidents targeting bus passengers traveling across Kenya and neighbouring countries. The suspect was arrested at the Mariakani Weighbridge, ending a crime spree that left many travelers financially devastated.
- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed the arrest of the suspect, who had been on their radar.
- Victims, drugged while traveling to destinations like Mombasa, Kisumu, and Tanzania, would wake up to find their valuables and money stolen.
- A search uncovered incriminating evidence, including tablets of a psychoactive drug, soft drinks, and snacks believed to be laced with sedatives.
- The suspect is in custody, and police urge the public to remain vigilant when accepting food or drinks from strangers during long-distance travel.
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