A section of Kisii County elected leaders has commended the government for its decision to destroy the contraband goods worth Sh1.5 billion.
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday witnessed the destruction of contraband goods worth Sh1.5 billion at the East African Portland Cement in Athi River.
The contraband goods included 149 vehicles which were destroyed.
"I am happy that Uhuru witnessed the destruction of the illegal goods. The war on contraband goods will save millions of jobs for the youth which are being lost through illegal entry of cheap goods," said Kitutu Chache South MP Richard Onyonka.
The vocal MP said traders sneaking illegal goods from foreign countries should be arrested and face prosecution.
Nyaribari Chache MP Richard Tong'i called on Interior Ministry led by CS Fred Matiang'i to beef up security at the borders to ensure illegal goods are not allowed into the country.
"Police officers guarding at borders should be on high alert to ensure no illegal goods get their way into the country. Cheap contraband goods should not be allowed to enter the country through dubious means. Offenders should also be punished as by the rule of law," said Tong'i.
The Nyaribari Chache MP said KEBS officers should not sleep on the job and allow illegal products to enter the country.
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