- Since the operation started on Thursday last week, Nyanza Regional Commissioner (RC) Flora Mworoa disclosed that over 500 raids have been carried out.
- Mworoa added that already 20 non-compliant established have been closed.
Over 200 people have been arrested in the Nyanza region as police intensify crackdown on illegal bars and illicit brews.
Since the operation started on Thursday last week, Nyanza Regional Commissioner (RC) Flora Mworoa disclosed that over 500 raids have been carried out.
Mworoa added that already 20 non-compliant establishments have been closed.
"No stone will be left unturned in the operation. Already officers from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA)and County government Liquor licensing officers have been incorporated in the process," she said.
Mworoa made the remarks while addressing the media on Tuesday.
The RC stated that they were aware that some of the illicit alcohol was brought to Kisum through Lake Victoria.
"Already, security officers have intensified patrols along Lake Victoria to curb transportation of illicit brews through the water body," she said.
Mworoa disclosed that they have also contacted authorities from the Tanzania side and are set to have a meeting in the next two weeks in ways they can work together to address the issues.
"Some of the illicit brews are coming from the neighbouring Tanzania through the porous Isebania border, and soon we will have a meeting with relevant agencies from their end to see how to tackle and end this menace," she said.
The RC cautioned those who don't comply with the laws and resist arrest or attack security officers during operations saying they will face the full wrath of the law.
She cited Nyamira where one of their chiefs was attacked and injured by a man who was found selling illicit alcohol.
"The man and his son who committed that crime are currently at large and we are looking for them. They will be arrested soon to face the law," she said.
Mworoa also asked those involved in the sale of alcohol to comply with the enforcement teams to ensure that only establishments that have met all the requirements are allowed to operate.
She also told all officers involved in the operation to remain vigilant and avoid any activities that would derail the targeted outcome of the exercise.