Embu: Police raid home and seize counterfeit alcohol

Police in Embu North Sub-county in collaboration with other multi-agencies today raided a home in Kibugua village, Manyatta constituency, and seized counterfeit beer brands.

Embu County commissioner Jack Obour led the raid at the home of Stephen Murage, popularly known as Murage wa Theremende, and confiscated bottles and stickers.

Obour said the police were able to get KRA and KEBS stickers that the manufacturer has been using to evade paying taxes.

During the raid, four people were arrested and are being held at Manyatta police station awaiting to be arraigned in court.

Embu county police commander David Kabena said that the war on counterfeit beers will not stop.