Police in Nairobi have arrested a 26-year-old woman after officer discovered several rolls of bhang hidden inside a loaf of bread she brought for her boyfriend, who is being held in police custody.
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The incident occurred at Buruburu Police Station, where Bernice Achieng’ had reportedly gone to visit her boyfriend. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the woman arrived at the station carrying an unsealed loaf of bread and asked officers to deliver it to the detainee.
The unusual state of the bread reportedly raised concerns among officers, prompting them to inspect the package before it could be handed over.
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Their search uncovered five rolls of bhang and a matchbox concealed inside the loaf.
Officers then carried out a further search of Achieng’, leading to the discovery of seven additional rolls of bhang hidden inside the pocket of her jacket.
The DCI said a total of 12 rolls were recovered during the operation.
“A visit to a detained boyfriend instead landed a 26-year-old woman in police custody, after officers manning Buruburu Police Station’s report office desk discovered bhang hidden inside a loaf of bread,” the statement read.
“Bernice Achieng had come to see her boyfriend, currently held in police custody, and asked officers to pass him the loaf.
“But the unsealed package raised suspicion and upon search, five rolls of bhang and a matchbox were discovered buried deep in the loaf of bread.
“The find prompted a further search, turning up a further seven rolls of bhang stuffed in the pocket of her jacket, making it twelve rolls in total recovered.
“Achieng, is now in custody with the exhibits secured and is expected to be arraigned.”
The DCI disclosed the arrest in a statement issued on Monday, September 21, 2026.
Achieng remains in custody as police secure the recovered items ahead of her expected arraignment.