Authorities in Kuresoi North have destroyed more than 1,100 litres of illicit brew in a major operation targeting illegal alcohol production in rural areas. The crackdown, which took place in Ses-Boinet Village near Bararget Forest, also saw the recovery and destruction of brewing equipment used in the trade.
The exercise was part of a wider campaign against harmful brews that continue to pose serious health risks in local communities. Law enforcement officers, supported by administrators, carried out an intelligence-led raid that successfully dismantled an active brewing site. The operation was designed to curb the manufacture and distribution of kangara, a common type of illicit alcohol that has been linked to health complications and even fatalities in parts of the country.
Recovered brews destroyed
The security team poured the seized brew on the ground and set aside the apparatus to ensure it could not be reused. According to officers involved in the exercise, destroying the substances was a key step in discouraging producers who continue to endanger lives for quick profits. They stressed that the campaign against illicit brews will remain ongoing to protect residents from the dangers of unregulated alcohol.
Call for community support
Authorities highlighted the importance of community collaboration in the war on illicit alcohol. Residents were urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities in their neighbourhoods, with the promise that law enforcement remains committed to safeguarding public health. Officials noted that intelligence shared by the public has played a significant role in identifying brewing sites hidden deep in rural areas.
Suspects on the run
Although no arrests were made during the Ses-Boinet operation, several persons of interest escaped from the scene. Security teams have launched a manhunt and expressed confidence that those behind the illegal trade will soon be apprehended. The continued pursuit of suspects is intended to ensure accountability and to dismantle networks that profit from the distribution of illicit brews.
Nationwide crackdown
The destruction of the brew in Kuresoi North is part of a broader nationwide crackdown on illegal alcohol production. Recent months have seen security operations intensified across multiple counties, with local communities rallying behind the campaign to safeguard lives. Officials have pledged to sustain the fight until rural villages are free from the dangers posed by illicit brews.
