Police in Eldama Ravine have arrested two suspects who were caught transporting illegal ethanol.
According to the DCI, Shadrack Kemboi, the driver, and his accomplice, Daniel Ruto, were arrested after officers received reports about a suspicious black Prado, registration no. KCZ 183C, thought to be ferrying contraband.
The officers set up an ambush in Benonin area along Makutano Road, successfully intercepting the vehicle, leading to the recovery of 47 twenty-five-liter jerrycans filled with ethanol.
Both the vehicle and the suspects were escorted to Eldama Ravine Police Station with further search revealing a motor vehicle registration number plate, KDM 725N.
The suspects remain in custody awaiting arraignment.
Meanwhile, the confiscated ethanol, the vehicle, and the number plates are being held as evidence in the ongoing investigation.