NACADA seizes over 4,000 counterfeit alcoholic products in Kayole crackdown
Two suspects were arrested during the raid and are being held at Jogoo Road Police Station pending arraignment in court on Thursday.
NACADA, the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse, has confiscated over 4,000 fake alcoholic items during a joint operation in Kayole, Nairobi. The raid, carried out on Wednesday, targeted a suspected distribution center and seized more than 250 cartons of imitation alcoholic drinks. Two individuals were arrested and are being held at Jogoo Road Police Station awaiting court appearances.
The operation involved NACADA, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), National Government Administration Officers (NGAO), National Police Service (NPS), and National Gang Prevention Unit (NGAPU). This crackdown is part of a series of similar actions in Eastleigh, Jericho, Mukuru Kwa Njenga, and South B, where authorities have dismantled networks involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit alcoholic products and narcotics.
NACADA’s CEO, Dr. Anthony Omerikwa, praised the public for providing intelligence that led to the operation, stating that the government is committed to combating alcohol and drug abuse. The strategy includes enforcement and support for those struggling with substance use disorders. NACADA is also pursuing supply suppression and strengthening community-based rehabilitation programs.
The arrested suspects will face charges, and NACADA warns that the crackdown will continue in other high-risk areas. The public is encouraged to report any suspected counterfeit alcohol or drug activities through official social media or a free helpline. This operation is part of sustained efforts to curb the circulation of counterfeit alcohol, which poses significant health and safety risks.
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