Police officers in Kisii county have seized and destroyed 6,510 litres of kangara following a crackdown on illegal brewing in Mwata village, Riana ward.
The operation, conducted on October 17, by officers from Kerina police station, targeted an illegal brewing den suspected of being involved in the production of illicit alcohol.
According to the National Police Service, officers discovered large quantities of kangara at the site before destroying the brew and dismantling the brewing equipment found at the scene.
The raid is part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to curb the production and distribution of illicit alcoholic drinks, which authorities have repeatedly warned pose a threat to public health and safety.
The National Police Service reiterated its commitment to intensifying operations against illicit brews and narcotics across the country.
“The National Police Service reiterates its unwavering commitment to relentlessly pursue and eliminate illicit brews and narcotics across the country,” the service said in a statement.
Police urged members of the public to provide timely and actionable information that could help identify individuals involved in illegal brewing and the distribution of illicit substances.
Residents were urged to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the police emergency hotlines, 999 and 911.
The public can also share information with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations through the toll-free hotline 0800 722 203 under the campaign #FichuaKwaDCI, or via WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.
The National Police Service has encouraged continued cooperation between law enforcement agencies and communities in the fight against illicit alcohol and narcotics.
Kangara is an illicit brewed alcohol drink in Kisii.
The destruction of the brew and the dismantling of the equipment were aimed at disrupting the illegal production of alcohol in the area.
However, the police statement did not indicate whether any suspects were arrested during the operation or whether further investigations were underway.
