NACADA Seizes 250 Crates of Illicit Alcohol in Nandi Crackdown
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has intercepted a massive consignment of 250 crates of illicit alcohol in a major crackdown in Nandi County. The seizure, which included banned second-generation spirits and counterfeit beer, was made during a multi-agency operation targeting a sophisticated distribution network. The operation led to the arrest of several suspects believed to be key players in the syndicate that supplies the toxic brew to local pubs and retail outlets.
According to NACADA officials, the operation was intelligence-led and focused on a storage facility in a residential area, where the alcohol was being held before distribution. The confiscated drinks, with an estimated street value running into millions of shillings, were found to be unlicensed and unfit for human consumption. The authority has raised concerns over the rising consumption of such illicit liquor, which poses severe health risks to users, including organ failure and death.
Nandi County Commissioner Herman Shambi commended the multi-agency team for the operation and reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to eradicating the illicit brew menace. He warned that those engaged in the trade would be charged with economic sabotage and attempted murder. The 250 crates were publicly destroyed, sending a strong message to other peddlers that the security team in Nandi remains vigilant and will not relent in its war against illicit alcohol.