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Originally published by KBC County NewsSeptember 30, 2026
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Counterfeit alcohol, uncustomed cigarettes seized in NACADA Meru operation
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse-led multi-agency security operation has dismantled a major illicit alcohol and contraband cigarette network in Laare Division, Igembe North Subcounty, Meru County. The early morning raid, resulted in the seizu..
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A major operation led by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has successfully dismantled an illicit alcohol and contraband cigarette network in Meru County. The raid resulted in significant seizures and the arrest of three suspects.
- Thousands of bottles of suspected counterfeit alcohol and over 900 packets of uncustomed cigarettes were seized.
- The operation involved NACADA enforcement officers and local police, with three arrests including a notorious distributor.
- This crackdown is part of a nationwide effort responding to a surge in methanol poisoning and youth drug abuse, highlighting the ongoing battle against these illicit trades.
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