NACADA raid in Jericho uncovers counterfeit alcohol den, three arrested

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has carried out a raid in Jericho, Makadara sub-county, leading to the arrest of three individuals involved in the manufacturing and sale of counterfeit alcoholic beverages. During the operation, which involved collaboration with Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), and the National Police Service, 315 counterfeit alcoholic beverages, along with fake KRA stamps, empty bottles, and bottle tops, were seized.

The counterfeit products were found to have Tanzanian excise duty stamps, indicating a cross-border counterfeiting operation. The arrested suspects, including a woman caught red-handed, are scheduled to be arraigned in court. NACADA's Chief Executive Officer, Dr Anthony Omerikwa, emphasized the intensified enforcement crackdowns across the country, particularly in Nairobi, where 55% of the consumption of life-threatening alcoholic drinks occurs. He urged the public to report any suspicious activities or outlets selling counterfeit alcohol.

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