The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) wants landowners to surrender their property to the government after the authority raided a chang’aa factory in Kisii.
This comes after a major crackdown on illicit alcohol, where a multi-agency team led by NACADA today raided a sprawling chang’aa brewing den in Mwaguto Village, Kisii South Sub-County.
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The team confiscating over 55,000 litres of kangara and 500 litres of chang’aa.
The early morning operation also saw five suspects—three women and two men—arrested as authorities dismantled the sophisticated brewing operation, dealing a huge blow to the illegal trade in the region.
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“The raid, which involved police and local administrators, exposed a well-established network operating on a four-acre piece of land, complete with storage facilities and brewing equipment.,” NACADA said.
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NACADA Wants Govt to Reclaim Land Used as Chang’aa Factory
NACADA CEO Dr. Anthony Omerikwa hailed the operation as a significant victory in the fight against illicit brews, warning that those involved in the trade will face the full force of the law.
“This is a clear message to all those engaging in this illegal business—we are coming for you,” he declared.
He further revealed that NACADA will initiate legal processes to have the four-acre land where the plant was situated forfeited to the government.
“This property is a crime scene, and we will ensure it is reverted to the state as part of our efforts to dismantle these networks completely,” Omerikwa stated.
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Local residents celebrated the raid, expressing relief over the shutdown of a den blamed for fueling crime and destroying livelihoods.
Area Chief Samuel Nyabuto commended the operation and urged continued vigilance to eradicate the vice.
The suspects are set to be arraigned in court as NACADA intensifies its nationwide crackdown on illicit alcohol.
“Today’s raid underscores the Authority’s commitment to safeguarding communities from the devastating effects of illegal brews,” NACADA added.
Raid in Kisii
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, April 2, the authority recovered a massive consignment of suspected cannabis sativa, popularly known as bhang, in Kisii.
The afternoon raid in Kiamuasi Location, Daraja Mbili Sub-Location, led to the seizure of seven 50kg sacks, four 90kg sacks, and two large carrier bags of the illicit substance concealed in rental houses.
NACADA stated that the prime suspect, a notorious drug lord, managed to evade arrest but remains a high-priority target for law enforcement.
However, Omerikwa confirmed that three suspects were apprehended during the operation and will be arraigned to assist with the investigation.
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