NYANDARUA: Police in Nyandarua County have seized a large quantity of suspected counterfeit second-generation liquor stored in a private residence in Mwireri village, located in the Gikindi Location of Ol-Joro Orok Constituency. The raid was part of an ongoing effort to combat illegal alcohol production and distribution in the region.
According to Kenya News Agency, the operation was led by Nyandarua County Police Commander Omar Arero and County Commissioner Abdilasaak Jaldesa, who acted on a tip-off that led them to the rental house. The property was allegedly used by unscrupulous individuals to refill bottles with counterfeit liquor, which was then distributed to unsuspecting consumers in Nyahururu town and surrounding areas.
Authorities reported the seizure of various items during the raid, including two rolls of Kenya Revenue Authority stamps, stickers for Blue Ice and Spark drinks, 27 jerricans containing a substance believed to be ethanol, and other equipment used in the production and packaging proce
ss. Additionally, a vehicle suspected of being used to transport the illegal liquor was also confiscated.
County Commissioner Jaldesa emphasized the government’s commitment to eradicating the manufacture, distribution, and sale of counterfeit alcoholic beverages. He urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to alcohol sales in their communities. Jaldesa confirmed that investigations are ongoing to apprehend the individual responsible for the operation, who managed to evade capture during the raid.
The seized alcoholic products are suspected to be hazardous for consumption due to their impure packaging and questionable content. Jaldesa issued a warning to those involved in such illegal operations, stating that the government would continue to pursue them relentlessly. He also advised landlords to be cautious about the activities of their tenants, as they could unintentionally facilitate illegal operations and face legal consequences.