The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) on Friday raided a large-scale counterfeit alcohol manufacturing hub in Joska, Machakos County. This intelligence-led operation, involving a multi-agency team, targeted illicit brewers and distributors, resulting in one arrest and the seizure of vast quantities of fake and expired alcoholic drinks.

• Hundreds of empty 250ml bottles bearing labels of at least seven popular second-generation alcoholic spirit brands were recovered.
• NACADA Chief Executive Officer Dr Anthony Omerikwa stated this raid is part of ongoing enforcement efforts against illicit alcohol production.
• Counterfeit alcoholic drinks often contain hazardous substances like methanol, which can cause blindness, organ failure or death.