Kawangware crackdown: Police destroy over 27,000 litres of illicit brew, 2 arrested
A multi-agency security operation in Kawangware, Nairobi, has led to the destruction of more than 27,000 litres of suspected illicit brew, as authorities intensified efforts to dismantle illegal alcohol production and distribution networks. The National Police Service (NPS), in a statement shared via X on Saturday, August 22, 2026, said the operation resulted in the […]
On August 22, 2026, a multi-agency security operation in Kawangware, Nairobi, resulted in the destruction of over 27,000 litres of suspected illicit brew and the arrest of two individuals operating wine and spirit shops without proper licenses. The National Police Service (NPS) reported that the operation targeted businesses not adhering to the proper regulations for alcohol production and distribution.
A person of interest involved in the illicit brew trade managed to evade arrest, remaining at large while investigators work to locate and apprehend them. The NPS stated that the crackdown aims to dismantle illegal alcohol production and distribution networks, highlighting that the operation was part of a broader campaign against illicit brews across the country.
The destruction of the suspected illicit alcohol is expected to disrupt the illegal trade, preventing products from reaching consumers. Authorities continue to intensify operations against illegal alcohol outlets, urging the public to provide information that could assist in identifying and disrupting these networks.
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