KRA in conjunction with other multiagency teams has impounded several brands of alcoholic beverage brands counterfeited by an unlicensed manufacturer in Tharaka Nithi County.
The operations which were concluded on Wednesday at Kanguro led to the seizure of 13 different brands of counterfeited alcoholic brands.
The step was taken following complaints from members of the public who had said that youth in the county were consuming counterfeit alcohol and were involved in criminal activities.
The counterfeit brands confiscated are; 33 bottles of Metropolitan Gin 205 ml, 25 bottles of Trigger Gin 210 ml, 16 bottles of Diamond Ice 500ml, 152 bottles of Santa Ice King 500ml, and 91 bottles of gold Vodka 500ml.
Others are 18 bottles of Vienna Ice 500ml, 25 bottles of Smart Vodka 250ml, six bottles Cane Extra 250ml, and 8 bottles of Trigger Brandy 250ml.
The suspected owner of the unlicensed premises identified as Pharis Mutembei escaped arrest but is being sought by DCI officers.
Other items that were seized under the operations include empty plastic bottles, alcoholic beverage bottle caps, labels for alcoholic beverages, and 19 rolls of Kebs stickers.
The team said that all the alcoholic beverages seized had counterfeited excise stamps.
All alcohol impounded is at the KRA Meru office awaiting the court process.
Further, KRA has urged wholesalers and retailers of Excisable Goods to ensure that the products are from genuine licensed manufacturers.
In addition, the members of the public are urged to shun consuming products from unlicensed manufacturers and report suspicious manufacturers to the relevant authorities.
The multiagency team continues to enhance the fight against counterfeit products and illicit trade in the counties where suspects have been manufacturing with licence , using substandard ingredients.
