The National Police Service (NPS) has stepped up its nationwide campaign against the manufacture, distribution and consumption of illicit alcohol and narcotic drugs, leading to multiple arrests and the seizure of thousands of litres of illegal brew in coordinated operations across Kiambu, Nairobi and Bungoma counties.
According to the NPS, the operations conducted over the past 24 hours targeted illegal supply chains, resulting in the recovery of illicit alcohol, cannabis and controlled substances, while several suspects were taken into custody.In Kiambu County, officers from Githunguri Police Station acted on intelligence provided by members of the public on July 8 and intercepted a suspect at Githunguri Main Bus Stage.
A search of the suspect’s bag and sack led to the recovery of 20 litres of chang’aa packaged in one-litre clear nylon sachets. The suspect was arrested and the illicit brew was seized as evidence.
In a separate operation in Nairobi’s Starehe Sub-County, police raided the Ngomongo area as part of an anti-narcotics operation. The raid resulted in the arrest of one suspect found in possession of 53 rolls of cannabis sativa and 26 Cosmos tablets. The suspect was booked at Korogocho Police Station pending further investigations.
Meanwhile, in Bungoma County, a joint operation conducted on July 9 by police officers and National Government Administrative Officers (NGAO) dismantled an illicit brewing den in the Bukembe area.
The operation led to the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of more than 4,000 litres of illicit brew. The suspects remain in police custody and are expected to be arraigned in court after processing.
The National Police Service praised members of the public for providing information that enabled the successful operations, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation in combating crime.
NPS said the crackdown on illicit alcohol and narcotics will continue across the country as part of ongoing efforts to protect public health, enhance community safety and disrupt criminal networks involved in the illegal trade.
