Officers drawn from Langata Police Station raided a business in Karen estate accused of peddling drugs while disguised as an ATM.
The police raid led by Langata OCPD Monica Kimani, on Tuesday, unearthed a new trick that is being used by drug peddlers targeting high-end clients in posh estates.
At the ATM, buyers and peddlers do not engage face to face as the technology aids them in safeguarding their identities.
The police boss further revealed that customer, upon arrival at the shop, would place their order through a sophisticated sound communication system installed at the shop.
One was then required to pay via mobile money, a move intended to avoid physical contact between the peddlers and the customers.
Upon confirmation of payment, the peddler would then, hand over the bhang through a small hole drilled into a tinted glass.
Kimani noted that the tinted glass was installed to prevent the customers from identifying the peddlers.
"We have had an operation at Liberty within the Karen area and I got information that they were selling bhang. When I went there, I discovered that it was true. It was located behind shops and near garages.
"We have arrested three people and they will be taken to court tomorrow," she stated.
Police were yet to reveal the worth of the bhang recovered, but confirmed that the products seized were in substantial quantities.
Following the discovery, she also revealed that they would be carrying out more investigations to take down similar enterprises in the area which mainly target university students.
"There is a phone number there that people use to pay for the products. We will investigate to determine the owner and arrest those behind the operation.
"My advice to youth, especially given that we have many universities in this area, is to desist from using drugs. I am very disturbed by the many people who were there and they were opposed to the operation," she stated.
