Multi-Agency Team Busts Illegal Alcohol Production Hub in Kericho
A multi-agency security team has successfully disrupted an illegal alcohol production operation in Soin Sub-County, Kericho. The coordinated raid led to the recovery of a large quantity of materials used in manufacturing unregulated and harmful alcoholic products.
Crackdown Targets Suspected Illegal Brewery
The National Police Service (NPS) confirmed that officers conducted the operation at a homestead in the Mumwet area of Kaplelach Location. Acting on intelligence, the team stormed the premises, which was suspected to be a hub for producing contraband second-generation alcoholic drinks.
As soon as the operators detected the presence of law enforcement, they fled the scene, abandoning the illicit production setup. However, Officers Recover Counterfeit Stamps, Ethanol, and Packaging Materials
During the raid, the multi-agency team recovered a wide array of supplies used to manufacture illegal alcohol. These items included:
Counterfeit excise stamps
Bottle caps
Branded packaging boxes
Suspected ethanol
Thousands of fake stickers
Additionally, officers impounded a vehicle believed to have been used to transport the illegal products to unsuspecting consumers.
Search Continues for Suspects Behind the Operation
As investigations continue, authorities are working to identify and arrest all individuals linked to the illegal brewery. The NPS emphasized that such operations are part of an ongoing national campaign to eradicate unregulated alcohol that endangers public health.
NPS Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting the Public
While confirming the successful raid, the National Police Service stated that it will continue partnering with other agencies to dismantle networks profiting from harmful alcoholic products.
“The National Police Service, in collaboration with partner agencies, remains committed to protecting the public from harmful and unregulated alcoholic products, which pose serious health and safety risks. Such operations underscore ongoing efforts to dismantle networks that profit from endangering communities,” NPS noted.
