A multi-agency security operation in Marsabit County has resulted in the destruction of more than 3,660 litres of illicit alcohol and the dismantling of several illegal brewing sites.
Highlights
- More than 3,660 litres of illicit brew were destroyed.
- Several illegal brewing dens were dismantled.
- The operation targeted areas in Marsabit Central and Sagante-Jaldesa.
- Police also destroyed equipment used to produce the alcohol.
- Residents have been urged to report suspected illicit brewing activities.
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Multi-Agency Crackdown in Marsabit
Security agencies have intensified efforts against the illegal alcohol trade in Marsabit County following an operation that led to the destruction of thousands of litres of illicit brew.
The exercise was conducted on Wednesday, September 23, by officers from the National Police Service, National Government Administrative Officers and the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
The operation targeted suspected brewing hotspots across Marsabit Central and Sagante-Jaldesa sub-counties.
Thousands of Litres Destroyed
According to the National Police Service, officers dismantled several brewing dens during the operation.
More than 3,660 litres of illicit alcohol were destroyed alongside various equipment and materials reportedly being used in the brewing process.
The crackdown covered areas including Nagayo, Sagante and Badasa, where authorities carried out searches targeting illegal production sites.
The operation forms part of broader efforts by government agencies to disrupt the manufacture and distribution of unregulated alcoholic drinks.
Police Issue Warning
The NPS praised the participating agencies for working together during the operation.
Police also issued a stern warning to individuals involved in the manufacture, distribution or consumption of illicit alcohol.
Authorities said they would continue targeting locations suspected of being involved in the illegal trade.
Residents Asked to Share Information
The police service has urged members of the public to support the crackdown by providing information about suspected brewing activities.
Residents have been encouraged to report suspicious operations to the nearest police station to help authorities identify and shut down illegal production sites.
The Marsabit operation comes amid continued multi-agency efforts across the country to tackle illicit alcohol and prevent the circulation of unregulated drinks.
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