KITUI, Kenya, Nov 20 \u2013 In a major blow to the illicit alcohol trade, a NACADA led multi-agency dawn operation has dismantled a sophisticated counterfeiting ring in Kitui County, leading to the arrest of a notorious local brewer and the seizure of hundreds of bottles of poisonous liquor.<\/p>\n
The crackdown, led by officers from the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), began in the early hours at the Trade Lounge Club in Kalundu. <\/p>\n
Acting on weeks of intelligence reports and covert surveillance, the enforcement team uncovered 670 cartons of illicit second-generation alcohol. <\/p>\n
The contraband was found stashed in dark, concealed storage rooms specifically designed to evade detection during routine inspections.<\/p>\n
Following the initial raid, NACADA traced the supply chain to a homestead in Wikililye, Nzambani Ward. What they uncovered was a fully operational illegal distillery. <\/p>\n
The makeshift factory, hidden within a residential compound, was equipped with chemical mixers, bottling machines, large storage drums, and hundreds of counterfeit stickers ready for branding. <\/p>\n
Two suspects, including the alleged ringleader long sought by authorities, were arrested as officers dismantled the entire operation.<\/p>\n
NACADA Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Antony Omerikwa, issued a stern warning to those involved in the toxic trade. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis seizure and the dismantling of this plant is a significant victory, but it reveals the dangerous, underground networks we are fighting,\u201d Dr. Omerikwa stated. <\/p>\n
\u201cThese toxic brews continue to put countless lives at risk. Let this be a clear message: the government is not relenting in its mission to rid our nation of these poisonous substances. Our crackdowns will be sustained and intensified across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n
At the Kitui Police Station, where the suspects and exhibits were processed, OCPD Mwisiho Karanja confirmed the evidence points to a deeply entrenched illegal trade in the region. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe scale of this operation shows this is not a small-time crime. We are committed to fully enforcing the President\u2019s directive to eliminate these killer brews and protect our residents,\u201d Karanja assured, pledging intensified patrols and continued vigilance.<\/p>\n
The bust has been hailed by local leaders and residents, who have long expressed concerns about the proliferation of illicit alcohol in the county.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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