A 28-year-old man was on Monday fined Sh.70,000 by a Kenol court for being in possession of 90gms bhang materials with a street value of sh1000.
Peter Kariuki Irungu appearing before resident Magistrate Jackinda Rennah was accused that on August 31 at Itaaga area, Maragua constituency he was found in possession of 150gms of unprocessed bhang which was not a medical prescription. Further, he was found with materials used to make bhang rolls.
According to facts tabled by the prosecutor Mr Brian Ng’ang’a, on the said date at 3pm, the assistant chief, Itaaga sub location while on patrol with the chief Kamumu location got a tip off from members of the public that the accused person was peddling bhang.
They proceeded to his rented house and conducted a search where they found the materials used to make bhang in a red bag hidden in his mattress,
The paper also had two wrapping materials also known as flags which are used to make bhang rolls.
Irungu was arrested and taken to itaaga police patrol base after whic
h he was presented at Kenol law courts.
The accused pleaded guilty and in mitigation prayed the court for leniency noting that he will not repeat the offence.
He was convicted on his own plea of guilt and fined Sh70,000 or in default serve 7 months in prison with a right to appeal in 14 days.
Source: Kenya News Agency