Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Customs Enforcement officers have intercepted a truck carrying 7,500 liters of suspected uncustomed ethanol at the Lwakhakha Border Station as part of the ongoing crackdown on illicit trade.
According to KRA in a statement, officers stopped the truck during a routine search and discovered a consignment store in 30 drums, each containing 250 liters of ethanol.
During the operation, the truck driver evaded arrest and disappeared with the vehicle's keys. KRA officials are investigating the truck's official records to locate the owner and, hence, get the driver's information.
‘When the truck came from Uganda, it had to go to the verification area. The driver drove to the verification area and then disappeared with the keys," the statement read in part.
The truck was detained at the Lwakhakha Border Station as authorities conducted further investigations.
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Illicit trade remains a significant challenge for revenue collection, national security, and public health.
KRA has adopted a comprehensive approach to tackling these issues, deploying specialized departments to enhance market surveillance and combat illegal trade.
Further, through collaborative efforts, KRA intends to ensure compliance with the law and protection against organized crime, smuggling, commercial fraud, and other potential threats.
