NACADA seizes thousands of bottles of illicit liquor in Nandi county crackdown
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), in a multi-agency operation conducted this morning, seized thousands of bottles of suspected second-generation liquor and uncustomary goods in Kapsabet Township, Nandi Central Sub-County. The operation, carried out alongside officers from Kapsabet Police Station, targeted premises suspected of dealing in counterfeit…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has conducted a large-scale operation in Nandi County, seizing thousands of bottles of suspected illicit liquor and uncustomary goods. The joint operation, involving the Kapsabet Police Station and other agencies, targeted establishments suspected of selling counterfeit alcohol in Kapsabet Township.
Authorities recovered 4,008 bottles of Kingdom Vodka, each containing 200ml, and 240 bottles of John’s X5 Gin, also 200ml each, from two locations - Shazton Hotel store near Canaan Market and Whispers Guest House and Restaurant. Two suspects, aged 27 and 28, were arrested and will be prosecuted under the Excise Act and for dealing in unauthorized goods.
The operation aims to curb alcohol abuse and related health issues, particularly among the youth, as the county faces rising cases of alcohol-related complications. NACADA's Board Director Benjamin Kuttoh emphasized the Authority's commitment to dismantling illicit liquor networks and urged the public to provide information to aid in the crackdown.
Authorities warned that the operation is ongoing and will continue in Nandi County and other areas, urging residents to cooperate with law enforcement by reporting suspicious activities.
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