A multi-agency team has seized at least 221 boxes of second-generation liquor brands after two vehicles were intercepted while transporting the alcohol to Machakos town in the ongoing crackdown on illicit brews.
Machakos County Commissioner Josephine Ouko revealed that a Toyota Probox carried 100 boxes of illicit brew, while the second vehicle carried 121 boxes, each containing 24 bottles.
She claimed that some boxes were from legitimate companies and were used to conceal illicit liquor.
However, she assured residents that security teams in the county are on high alert and all culprits involved in the illegal business will be apprehended.
In addition, she said that bars in Machakos will remain closed until licenses are renewed to curb the spread of harmful substances and illicit brews in the community.
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She said they collaborated with the county government to re-inspect bars and issue new licenses.
“Machakos County has to be clean and people will be doing legitimate businesses so as to protect our people.”
The county commissioner praised the public's assistance in forcing Machakos to provide security personnel with useful information, which led to more than 2000 arrests throughout the county.
Due to the threats made by these producers, the county commissioner issued a warning against continuing the illegal second-generation liquor sector.
While authorities continue to pursue the makers of the illicit booze, the drivers of the car have been taken into custody and will face legal proceedings.
