Rolls of counterfeit KRA stamps were recovered in Nyahururu town in a raid conducted by detectives and officials from KRA based in Nakuru.
They were recovered in an illegal distillery that manufactures and packages counterfeit alcoholic products.
The plant located at an expansive residential property in Mamboleo village packages fast-moving cheap spirits sold in local wines and spirits outlets.
The seized counterfeit alcoholic brands are Best vodka, Spike vodka, and Simba vodka among other brands popular with young people.
Further, they also recovered labelling machines, ethanol and drums of the highly potent alcoholic drink among other related products.
The owner of the illegal plant Charles Thiongo Mwangi has been issued with a seizure notice and Police summons to appear before the KRA officers based in Nakuru and Police officers respectively on 11/1/2023 with a view of charging him.
Meanwhile, the property has been sealed off by KRA officers pending further action, while the recovered items have been kept in safe custody by KRA for further analysis and audit.
