Nakuru: Police raid illicit brew dens in Njoro, arrest one suspect

Police in Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County, have intensified a crackdown on illicit alcohol and illegal gambling activities, arresting one suspect and destroying brewing equipment.

A multi-agency security team comprising officers from the Kenya Police Service and Administration Police Service raided eight households in Segutiet-Ndarugu village, Sigotik Sub-Location, within Nessuit Location.

During the operation, a 39-year-old woman, identified as Vivian Chelagat, was arrested while allegedly in possession of 20 litres of kangara.

According to a police report, several litres of chang'aa and kangara were poured down after the occupants reportedly fled upon sighting the officers.

Several distilling apparatus, including drums and plastic containers, were also destroyed.

The team also confiscated several illegal lotto machines that were being operated at Tagitech Trading Centre.

The machines were taken to the Njoro Sub-County headquarters, where they are being held pending destruction.

The exhibit has been secured at Nessuit Police Station and will be submitted to the Government Chemist for analysis.

The suspect remains in police custody pending arraignment. The crackdown forms part of a two-week Rapid Results Initiative targeting illicit activities in the area.