Recovered counterfeit juice/HANDOUTDetectives have arrested two suspects following the discovery of an alleged counterfeit juice manufacturing operation in Mutua Kabete, Kiambu county.
According to the directorate of criminal investigations, the operation was uncovered after a member of the public reported suspicious activity at a homestead.
"Acting on the information detectives from Kabete police station responded swiftly," the DCI stated, adding that officers found two men allegedly producing counterfeit juice.
The suspects were arrested at the scene as detectives launched a search of the premises, uncovering what appered to be an organised counterfeiting operation.
During the search 1,400 filled bottles of suspected counterfeit juice in 200ml and 300ml sizes alongside 56 cartons of empty bottles and five packets of bottle tops were recovered.
Other items seized include two blue drums three sorted colour basins, office rubber, glue, rubber stamps, ink and assorted stickers.
Detectives also recovered an expired certificate authorising the use of the standardisation mark for a well-known juice brand as well as assorted powdery and colourless substances packed in polythene bags in 50-gramme portions and 200ml and 300 ml bottles.
The crime scene investigation team processed the recovered items and were secured as exhibits to support investigations.
"The two suspects remain in custody as investigations continue," police said.
The agency warned that counterfeit beverages produced in unregulated and unhygienic environments could expose unsuspecting customers to serious health risks.
Such illegal operations also undermine legitimate manufacturers and may deprive the government of revenue trough unpaid taxes.
The DCI reiterated its commitment to combating counterfeit products and dismantling networks involved in their manufacture and distribution.
Members of the public have been urged to report suspected criminal activities anonymously trough the toll-free number 0800722 203 or through the WhatsApp number 0709570 000, under the hash tag #fichua Kwa DCI.
This investigation comes amid police working to fight crime in the country tis operation will help reduce the rate of crime in the country
