MIGORI, Kenya — In a resolute stand against the drug trade, Migori County Commissioner David Gitonga has issued a stern warning to individuals involved in drug trafficking within the county, emphasizing the severe consequences awaiting them if caught by law enforcement. This announcement came during a public security meeting held in Wasweta II Ward, Suna West Sub County, where Gitonga highlighted the area’s critical role as a transit point for narcotics, particularly bhang and ethanol, into South Nyanza region and beyond.

According to Kenya News Agency, the commissioner’s message was clear: those engaged in the illicit drug market would face stringent legal action. Gitonga’s declaration comes in the wake of a recent operation in Kuria West Sub County, where authorities intercepted four sacks of bhang weighing 160 kilograms, valued at approximately 4.8 million Kenyan Shillings. The drugs were discovered abandoned by a motorcycle rider, who is currently evading law enforcement.

In addition to the bhang, security forces recovered ten sacks of jaggery, with a street value of 148,000 Kenyan Shillings, intended for the production of illegal brews within the county. Migori County Police Commander Francis Nguli reaffirmed the security apparatus’s commitment to curbing drug trafficking, assuring that anyone found participating in such activities would be met with the full force of the law.

Furthermore, Gitonga appealed to local political leaders to foster a culture of peace and tolerance among their supporters, emphasizing the right to freedom of expression within the Kenyan constitution. This call to action underscores the broader societal impacts of drug trafficking and the importance of community and political leadership in combating this challenge.