Kenyan Man Arrested with Thousands of Spent Bullet Cartridges in Nakuru

Police in Nakuru are detaining a 33-year-old man on allegations of illegal arms dealing.

John Mbuthia, a scrap metal dealer, was arrested on Tuesday after he was found in possession of thousands of spent bullet cartridges and bullet carbides.

During the operation, detectives also recovered copper wires suspected to have been vandalized from Kenya Power transformers.

The suspect was arrested after members of the public raised alarm over suspicious luggage at his yard in Nakuru’s Langa Langa estate.

Rift Valley Regional DCIO Mwenda Meme told reporters that the man is suspected to be part of a syndicate that has been supplying bandits in Laikipia, Baringo, and West Pokot counties with weapons.

Detectives have since launched a search for a female accomplice believed to be the mastermind behind the trade.

The suspect will be arraigned at Nakuru law courts on Wednesday.