Law enforcement officers in Nakuru County have uncovered an illicit second-generation alcohol manufacturing operation during an intelligence-led operation in Rongai, leading to the arrest of a suspect and the recovery of 990 litres of ethanol, ammunition, and firearm-related accessories.
Acting on a tip-off, officers raided a homestead at Cottage Estate in Kiamunyi, where they discovered what is believed to be an illegal alcohol production and packaging operation.
During the raid, officers recovered 990 litres of ethanol ingeniously concealed inside a septic tank within the compound, in what investigators believe was an attempt to evade detection.
A subsequent search of the suspect’s house led to the recovery of a Ceska pistol magazine loaded with 29 rounds of 9mm ammunition, a bulletproof vest, a firearm cleaning kit, two pistol holsters, and assorted materials suspected to have been used in packaging counterfeit alcoholic drinks, including branded stickers, bottles, and bottle tops.
The suspect, identified as Geoffrey Muriithi Kerinya, was arrested at the scene and taken into custody.
He is currently undergoing processing pending arraignment, while all the recovered items have been detained as exhibits to aid ongoing investigations.
Authorities are expected to continue investigations to establish the full scope of the alleged illegal operation and determine whether other suspects were involved.
