Police officers in Meru County have dismantled an illicit liquor den following a successful operation in Laare, Igembe North Sub-County. The raid, which forms part of ongoing efforts to eliminate illegal brews and safeguard public health, led to the discovery of an active brewing operation within a residential compound.
According to police reports, the suspect believed to be behind the illegal operation managed to flee moments before officers gained entry into the homestead. Despite the escape, officers uncovered several jerrycans filled with Chang’aa and brewing apparatus used in the production of the illicit liquor. The seized items were secured at the local police station as investigations continue.
Authorities stated that the crackdown is part of a wider campaign aimed at combating the sale and consumption of harmful substances across the county. Police officers in Meru have intensified their surveillance and enforcement activities to stop the manufacture and distribution of illicit alcohol, which poses a major threat to public health and safety.
During the operation, law enforcement agents destroyed the recovered consignment of illicit brew to prevent further circulation. They also reiterated the government’s resolve to ensure those engaging in the trade face the full force of the law. The operation comes amid a nationwide push to curb illegal alcohol production and related criminal activities that have led to numerous health complications and deaths in various parts of Kenya.
Efforts to apprehend the suspect are ongoing as police pursue leads to locate and arrest the individual responsible for the illegal brewing. Meanwhile, community members have been urged to cooperate with law enforcement by providing information that could help dismantle such operations.
The National Police Service has encouraged residents to report suspicious activities, noting that public collaboration is vital in protecting communities, particularly the youth, from the dangers of substance abuse. The crackdown in Meru marks another milestone in the ongoing fight against the illicit brew menace that continues to affect families and communities across the country.
