Laikipia County police seized and destroyed more than 10,000 litres of illicit brew at Maina Village on the outskirts of Nyahururu town.
During Wednesday’s 8-hour operation the police officers had to deal with a fair share of challenges including rough terrain and a herd of elephants that was grazing next to where most of the brewing operators were found.
According to Nyahururu Division Assistant County Commissioner, Vicky Munyasia, the brew, locally known as Kangara had infiltrated the area.
The officer warned of the negative health effects it has on consumers.
Munyasia, who led a team of police officers, chiefs and sub-chiefs in destroying the apparatus, lamented that the brewer, who was a month ago flushed out of Thompsons Falls had now set base at Judea area.
Moreover, the assistant county commissioner said that the brew had been prepared from chick mash and rotten maize which posed a great threat to the health of the consumers.
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While responding to a clarion call by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Munyasia stated that the government is committed to eliminating illicit brew and to fight alcoholism, drugs, and substance abuse in the region.
Likewise, the area Senior Chief Joseph Muraya said the team was tipped last night that the brewer had relocated to the area, hence prompting the raid.
The area chief urged the youth, men, and women to avoid the brews that have continued to wipe generations.
Nonetheless, this incident comes in the wake of the fight against illicit and counterfeit alcoholic drinks, by the Ministry of Interior, which is said to infiltrate the region, especially during the campaign period.