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Detective impound 200 cartons of counterfeit alcoholic drinks

One suspect was arrested during the raid

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by The Star

News24 January 2023 - 09:53
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In Summary


  • On January 6, another four were arrested and a consignment of alcoholic drinks allegedly affixed with counterfeit stamps were recovered in  Kiambu county. 
  • The raid follows a directive by President William Ruto to police, to conduct intelligence-led operations targeting counterfeit goods.

Detectives on Tuesday impounded a consignment of counterfeit alcoholic drinks allegedly affixed with fake stamps at a residential property in Nairobi. 

DCI said that in the operation, over 200 cartons were recovered. 

"One suspect was arrested during the raid and is currently in custody being processed for arraignment," DCI said.

"Also recovered was an alcohol mixer."

The drinks were packaged in branded bottles. 

On January 6, another four were arrested and a consignment of alcoholic drinks allegedly affixed with counterfeit stamps were recovered in  Kiambu.

The raid follows a directive by President William Ruto to police, to conduct intelligence-led operations targeting counterfeit goods.

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