Five arrested for smoking bhang. (Citizen.co.ke)
Police in Kangundo have arrested five youths who were found in possession of bhang at Kakuyuni village Matungulu West constituency.The five were arrested Tuesday morning following a police tip from the public.Area OCS Timothy Mangerer said that bhang smoking referred to many as weed smoking has been rampant in the area and the youths will serve as an example to other smugglers in Kakuyuni.
Some residents within the area urged the police to organize a sensitization program to educate youths on the effects of smoking bhang.
The three youths who were arrested will stay in police custody before they appear in Kangundo Law Courts to be charged with possession of the illegal drug.
Police have said that they will continue hunting for other bhang smugglers within the area as they seek to create a bhang free society and a moral free youth society.