Nandi police raid illicit brew hideouts, destroy thousands of litres
Police in Nandi County on Thursday, August 27, 2026, raided hideouts used to store illicit brew, seizing and destroying thousands of litres of kangara concealed inside caves and other difficult-to-access locations. Nandi County Police Commander Samwel Mukuusi said the operation had exposed the lengths to which illicit brew dealers were going to conceal the liquor […]
On Thursday, August 27, 2026, police in Nandi County conducted a raid on illicit brew hideouts, destroying thousands of litres of the banned liquor. The operation, commanded by Samwel Mukuusi, uncovered kangara hidden within caves and other hard-to-reach locations. Mukuusi revealed that 5,000 litres of kangara had been seized, emphasizing the significant quantity of illicit brew removed from circulation.
The police commander noted that dealers were employing dangerous methods to conceal their activities, often using remote areas considered difficult for law enforcement to access. The raid highlights the ongoing struggle faced by officers in disrupting illicit brewing and distribution networks. Police are determined to continue pursuing these activities, warning that dealers no longer have the luxury of using secluded locations to evade detection.
The seizure of the liquor underscores the scale of the problem in Nandi County, where illicit brewing persists. Mukuusi urged the public to provide information on such operations, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in curbing the production and sale of illicit alcohol. The operation is part of a broader enforcement effort aimed at reducing the social and public safety risks associated with illicit alcoholic drinks.
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