A 26-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly attempting to smuggle 12 rolls of bhang to her lover, who was being held at Buruburu Police Station. The woman, identified as Bernice Achieng’, reportedly arrived at the police station carrying an unsealed loaf of bread while seeking to visit her lover.
The unusual condition of the bread raised suspicions among officers on duty, prompting them to conduct a further search.
During the inspection, officers allegedly discovered five rolls of bhang and a matchbox concealed inside the loaf. Seven additional rolls were reportedly found hidden in the pocket of her jacket, bringing the total number of rolls recovered to 12.
The discovery led to Achieng’s arrest as police secured the exhibits for further investigation. She is expected to remain in custody alongside her lover as they await arraignment. The specific charges she will face and the date of her court appearance were not provided in the initial report.
The incident comes just days after a similar case was reported at Ruai Police Station, where an 18-year- old woman allegedly attempted to deliver tools that police believed were intended to help three remanded suspects escape from custody.
The woman, identified as Christine Njoki Gitau, reportedly visited the station requesting to see three of her friends who had been arrested over allegations of robbery with violence and gang rape.
However, a routine inspection of the food she had carried led to the discovery of a pair of pliers and a shear concealed beneath the rice. Police suspected that the tools had been brought to assist the three suspects in breaking out of the police station.
The discovery prompted authorities to investigate the alleged smuggling attempt and secure the recovered tools as exhibits. The two incidents have drawn attention to the security challenges officers face when visitors bring food and other items to people held in custody.
Police stations regularly conduct searches of visitors and the items they carry to prevent prohibited objects from reaching
detainees. Authorities are expected to maintain vigilance during visits to police stations, particularly when food or personal belongings are being delivered to suspects. Such checks are intended to prevent the introduction of illegal substances, weapons or other items that could compromise security.
While the two cases involved different alleged contraband items, both highlight the importance of screening visitors and their belongings before access is granted to people in custody. Further action in each case will depend on police investigations and the legal proceedings that follow.