The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has sounded a warning to parents after two women linked to the supply of cookies made from bhang were arrested in Kiambu County.
In a statement on Saturday, January 25, DCI disclosed that the suspects were apprehended by detectives from the directorate's anti-narcotics unit in the Kimbo area and are believed to be supplying the substance, which is suspected of ending up in the hands of minors.
The dectectives seized several weed cookies during the operation and an electric oven that was used for their preparation. However, some suspects managed to escape.
"During the operations in the backstreet area, the detectives first raided a residence, recovering dried green plant material, multiple rolls of cannabis, weed cookies stored in clear buckets, a digital weighing scale, and an electric oven used for baking cookies. The individual residing in the house managed to escape arrest.
"In the second location, which also functions as a shop, detectives apprehended 38-year-old Pauline Wanjiru Njeri and 35-year-old Monica Wangare. They seized several packaged rolls of cannabis sativa and items believed to be proceeds of the illicit trade in drugs," DCI remarked.
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The directorate cautioned parents about a trend where minors are lured into using illegal drugs disguised as food without their knowledge.
"While the search for the elusive suspect continues, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations wants to warn parents about a concerning trend in which minors are being lured into using illicit drugs disguised as edibles, such as cookies, often without their awareness. This highlights the urgent need to raise awareness about the issue," DCI explained.
The directorate affirmed that it remains resolute in its mission to combat the sale, distribution and consumption of illicit drugs in the country.
