NACADA busts Nyeri illicit alcohol network linked to local politician

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has spearheaded a significant crackdown on illicit alcohol in the Mt. Kenya region, resulting in the seizure of thousands of counterfeit vodka bottles, hundreds of litres of suspected ethanol, and a f..

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NACADA has dismantled a sophisticated illicit alcohol manufacturing and distribution network in Nyeri, seizing thousands of counterfeit vodka bottles and essential operational equipment.

Recovered items include thousands of counterfeit vodka bottles and 275 litres of suspected ethanol.
The operation involved NACADA and a multi-agency enforcement team, with authorities searching for an aspiring Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Othaya.
The well-organised hub was found hidden within a residential home, highlighting the clandestine nature of such operations.