2,700 litres of illicit alcohol destroyed in Laikipia crackdown
A multi-agency team has destroyed 2,700 litres of kangara and dismantled equipment used to manufacture illicit alcohol in Laikipia County as authorities intensify the nationwide crackdown on illegal brews. The National Police Service (NPS) said the operation targeted illegal brewing establishments and networks involved in the production and distribution of illicit alcoholic drinks. Police said […]
In Laikipia County, authorities have destroyed 2,700 litres of illicit alcohol and dismantled equipment used for its production. The National Police Service (NPS) conducted the operation targeting illegal brewing establishments and networks involved in the manufacture and distribution of illicit alcoholic drinks. The operation aims to disrupt the supply chain of illicit alcohol across the country.
Authorities urge the public to provide information on illegal brewing operations and those involved in the trade. In Kiambu County, County Commissioner George Matundura ordered the halt of empty wine and spirit bottle collections by unlicensed individuals, following a raid on a suspected illegal distillery. One person was arrested, and a vehicle linked to the transportation of alcoholic drinks was seized.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki warned that the government would intensify enforcement against illicit alcohol manufacturers, distributors, and sellers. The crackdown has also spread to other counties, with authorities targeting infrastructure used for illicit alcohol manufacture, packaging, and distribution.
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