Detectives from the office of the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Saturday impounded a lorry ferrying over 200 boxes of Supermarch cigarettes along the Kisumu-Busia road. 

Do you have a lead on a newsworthy story? Share news tips with us here at Hivisasa!

The boxes had been packed at the back side of the vehicle during the transportation before the sleuths nabbed them. 

DCI in a tweet said; "Following an ongoing operation on illegal sale of cigarettes meant for export, @DCI_Kenya Detectives from #Parklands Yesterday intercepted an Isuzu Lorry ferrying more than 200 Boxes of Supermarch cigarettes hidden on the back side of the lorry at Luanda, along Kisumu-Busia road."

Two suspects in connection with the illegal business were also arrested and taken in police custody pending investigations and their prosecution.

“Two suspects; Mr.Silas Njoroge Kigaita & Mr.David Wachira Kiragu arrested. Further investigations including verification by other relevant authorities is ongoing. Suspects in custody as they await arraignment in court on Monday. Motor vehicle detained &cigarettes kept as Exhibits,” DCI added in the tweet while also warning Kenyans against engaging in illegal business.