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In a strike against Nairobi’s underground liquor economy, a multi-agency law enforcement team led by officers from the Obama Police Station in Kayole carried out a late-night operation targeting illegal brewers in Mwengenye, near the Dandora Bridge. The team moved swiftly and under cover of darkness, targeting dens notorious for producing kangara — a dangerous, unregulated local brew.
Over 100 litres of kangara were seized and destroyed on site. Officers also confiscated multiple 20-litre jerricans, commonly used in the fermentation and storage of the illicit substance. According to police sources, no arrests were made at the brewing sites, but investigations are now underway to unearth the individuals behind the operations.
This operation is part of a broader, intensifying nationwide campaign aimed at choking the supply of illicit alcohol and narcotics in Kenya. Earlier in the week, similar efforts bore fruit in Kilifi County. On Tuesday, two suspects were arrested over drug trafficking in Kibaoni, with one of them also facing charges related to robbery with violence.
A follow-up raid the next day saw police chase a gang of three suspected drug traffickers. One was caught, and a manhunt is ongoing for the remaining two. Authorities are relying heavily on intelligence gathered from vigilant members of the public, which has been instrumental in pinpointing high-risk zones.
In a public statement issued on their official X (formerly Twitter) account, the National Police Service reaffirmed its resolve to keep the pressure on traffickers and illegal brewers. The statement emphasized that the war against illicit alcohol and drugs would not succeed without the active cooperation of citizens, local leaders, and community-based organizations.
The NPS called on the public to continue providing timely tips and assured that anonymity and protection for whistleblowers would be guaranteed. This proactive community-police partnership, they noted, remains the cornerstone of long-term success in eliminating social vices that threaten both public health and security.
Illicit brewing remains a stubborn challenge in low-income neighborhoods across the country, driven by unemployment, lack of enforcement, and easy profits. These underground operations often produce unsafe concoctions using unhygienic methods, posing severe health risks including poisoning and death.
Thursday’s raid sends a clear message: authorities are watching, and the days of unregulated liquor production are numbered. With pressure mounting from both national and county levels, Kenyans can expect more crackdowns, tighter surveillance, and stricter punitive measures going forward.
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