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.
In a statement by the National Police Service (NPS) 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 NPS, the officers discovered large quantities of kangara at the site before destroying the brew and dismantling the brewing equipment found at the scene.
The raid The National Police Service reiterated its commitment to intensifying operations against illicit brews and narcotics across the country.
βThe National Police Service reiterates its unwavering commitment to relentlessly pursue and eliminate illicit brews and narcotics across the country,β the statement read.
The authority has therefore 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 have also been 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.
