Police officers from Kahawa West Police Station have dismantled a major illegal brewing den in Nairobi's Soweto area, seizing thousands of litres of illicit alcohol and arresting four suspects in an intelligence-led operation.
The raid, conducted on Sunday, July 12, targeted what police described as a significant illegal brewing site linked to the production and distribution of illicit liquor.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), officers recovered 3,800 litres of Kangara and 60 litres of Chang'aa, in addition to the equipment used to manufacture the illicit brews.
The operation also led to the arrest of four suspects, who remain in police custody pending their arraignment in court.
"The intelligence-led operation resulted in the seizure of 3,800 litres of Kangara and 60 litres of Chang'aa," the NPS said in a statement. "Police also seized the brewing apparatus and arrested four suspects, who are currently in custody awaiting arraignment."
The latest raid forms part of the National Police Service's ongoing crackdown on illicit alcohol and narcotic substances, which authorities say continue to pose serious health, security and economic risks to communities across the country.
Police reiterated that they remain committed to dismantling criminal networks involved in the manufacture and distribution of illegal brews.
"The National Police Service remains fully committed to dismantling the networks involved in the manufacture and distribution of illicit brews and narcotic substances," the statement said.
The service also appealed to members of the public to support law enforcement agencies by reporting suspected illegal brewing activities and other criminal operations within their neighbourhoods.
Authorities encouraged residents to report suspicious activities at the nearest police station or through the toll-free emergency numbers 999 and 911.
Anonymous reports can also be made through the #FichuaKwaDCI hotline on 0800 722 203 or via WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.
The crackdown comes as security agencies intensify operations against illicit alcohol syndicates, which have repeatedly been blamed for deaths, health complications and loss of livelihoods in several parts of the country.