Two suspects have been apprehended after officials from the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) intercepted over 1,000 cartons of counterfeit alcohol worth Ksh 2.5 million.
According to reports, the operation was discovered in a dingy six-storey residential building, which authorities believe was used as an unsuspecting hideout to distribute the products.
“This was a well-established hub feeding counterfeit alcohol into Nairobi and surrounding counties, with much of it intended for sale upcountry. Removing these products safeguards consumers and protects legitimate traders nationwide,” the authority said.
According to the authority, the seized products displayed several glaring red flags, including fake labels and a conspicuous lack of safety markings typically found on legitimate alcoholic beverages.
