Police have arrested a middle-aged man who escaped police cells after being found in possession of bhang and illicit brew in Ndithini area Kathiani sub-county.

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Confirming the incident on Tuesday afternoon, Muthesya location chief Musyoka Wambua stated the man was arrested after he was involved in a fight in Muthesya market. 

"We arrested the culprit last month during illicit brew crackdown but he escaped before he was brought before the court," said Wambua 

"Young people who have indulged in alcohol and drugs abuse should learn that law will catch up with them," he added.

 Wambua further stated that the man had been taken to Ndithini police post and is expected to be arraigned in court on Wednesday.