Suspected illicit liquor/NACADA
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has seized more than 4,000 bottles of suspected illicit liquor during a multi-agency operation in Kapsabet Township, Nandi County.
Officers also recovered 118 cartons of Vodka and 47 additional bottles of the same brand packed in a sack at another premises.
Two suspects, aged 27 and 28, were arrested during the operation and are expected to be arraigned in court to face relevant charges, including alleged violations under the Excise Act and dealings in uncustomed goods.
The Kenya Revenue Authority has also been roped in to pursue tax-related offences.
NACADA Board Director Benjamin Kuttoh/HANDOUT
Speaking during the operation, NACADA Board Director Benjamin Kuttoh said the Authority would continue targeting the illicit liquor trade.
"The Authority continues to carry out intelligence-led, multi-agency operations against counterfeiters," Kuttoh said.
He also urged members of the public to share information with authorities.
"I call on the public to keep volunteering information that will help rid society of criminal elements profiteering from this trade," he said.
NACADA said similar operations will continue across Nandi County and beyond.
Residents were urged to report suspicious activities to security agencies. The seized liquor was secured as evidence pending further legal processes.
