Police officers in Meru County have disrupted an illicit brewing operation.
During the raid, the officer recovered hundred of litres of illegal drug.
The operation was conducted in Iringi village following a tip-off of from members of the public which led to the arrest of one suspect and seizure of 600 litres of illicit brew and 10 litres of Chang’aa.
The team targeted three homesteads suspected of being involved in the production of illicit alcohol.
The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to curb the production, distribution and consumption of illegal brews across the country.
According to the authorities, the successful raid demonstrates the importance of timely intelligence and cooperation between security agencies and members of the public in identifying illicit brewing activities.
Furthermore, the police have urged members of the public to continue reporting cases involving illicit brews, second-generation alcohol and other suspicious activities.
