By Grace Gilo
In the company of two men, Daniel Okoth was entrusted to chauffeur Sh9 million worth of the bang to Kenya through the Nyametaburo route and later joined the Isebania – Migori highway at Mabera in the company of two men.
According to DCI, the three men driving at a very high speed towards the Karamu Bridge area were caught in a surprise of bumping into a roadblock. On seeing the police roadblock, the driver opted to drive past the police officers manning the roadblock and nearly ran over one of them in the process of escaping.
With three well-calculated rapid shots from an AK47, the police benumbed the driver’s accelerator foot which led to the car stopping.
“From Toyota Kenya’s description, the elegance of Land Cruiser Prado, its sleek shape and its imposing grille affirm its powerful and statutory image. Maybe, it’s this magnificent description of the machine that convinced Daniel Okoth and Erick Ombima that they had the perfect vehicle to sneak 300kg of Marijuana into the country from one of our neighbours. Unbeknownst to them, no level of elegance could beat police intelligence networks.” Read part of the DCI report
Out of the trio occupants in the KCL 532E, Prado, two were arrested while the other one escaped during the process. The drug found in their possession was rounded up. The prohibited cargo numbered 6 gunny bags.
“As the two suspects cool their heels at a secure room within Isebania Police Station, the pursuit of the escapee is ongoing. ” wrote the DCI.
The DCI finished the report by encouraging members of the public to continue sharing information on traffickers and to disengage from any drug-related activities or trade to avoid confrontations with the law.