Detectives from Kabete Police Station have arrested two suspects following the discovery of a suspected counterfeit juice production facility in Muthua, Kabete.
The operation followed a tip-off from a member of the public, prompting detectives to raid a homestead where they found two men allegedly engaged in the production of counterfeit juice.
The suspects, identified as Alex Mwaruta and James Munala Inyangala, were arrested at the scene as detectives searched the premises.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), officers recovered approximately 1,400 filled 200ml and 300ml bottles of suspected counterfeit juice. They also seized 56 cartons of empty bottles, five packets of bottle tops, two blue drums and three assorted-colour basins.
Other items recovered included office glue, rubber stamps, ink, assorted stickers and an expired certificate authorising the use of the Standardisation Mark for a well-known juice brand.
Detectives also found assorted powdery and colourless substances packaged in polythene bags and bottles.
The Crime Scene Investigation team processed the scene, while the recovered items were secured as exhibits.
The two suspects remain in custody as investigations continue into the suspected counterfeit beverage operation.
