Police in Thika on Wednesday afternoon impounded over 70 litres of illicit liquor that was found hidden inside a rented house in Athena village, Kianjau sub location.
Following a tip-off from the members of public, Makongeni Chief Daniel Waiguru led a team of officers from Thika sub county reinforcement team to raid the homestead after the area assistant chief John Karanja requested for their support.
They managed to arrest one suspect, Ali Juma Nyambura, from Kiandutu slum, who was nabbed packing the liquor in polythene bags ready for transportation to various destinations.
The culprit was described as a very notorious chang’aa brewer who had been escaping their drag-net for quite a while.
“We managed to arrest one suspect who was found packing chang’aa into retail polythene papers and also seized over 70 litres of the brew hidden in the compound. We have been trying to get this man but he had always escaped our raids,” said Waiguru.
“Our officers will continue with the crackdown on illegal brews until all our people engage in meaningful sources of livelihood. It is sad for Kenyans continue dying due to this illicit brew. I urge the locals to continue cooperating with the local administration and the police by informing them on those engaging in this illegal business,” Waiguru added.
The raid was witnessed by Thika sub county commissioner Jeremiah Mwai and Kamenu sub location Assistant Chief Mary Mumbi, among other members of Thika sub county reinforcement team.