Eight suspects have been arrested following a police operation targeting the sale of illicit alcohol, drug trafficking and other criminal activities in Kawangware, Nairobi County.
The operation, conducted on Wednesday, July 2, was carried out by officers from Muthangari Police Station in Dagoretti Sub-County as part of ongoing efforts to combat crime in the area.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), the targeted crackdown resulted in the arrest of eight individuals allegedly linked to various illegal activities.
During the operation, officers also recovered 124 litres of illicit brew (chang’aa) believed to have been intended for illegal sale and distribution.
Police said all eight suspects were escorted to Muthangari Police Station, where they remain in custody awaiting processing before being arraigned in court.
The National Police Service commended the officers involved in the operation for their swift response and reiterated its commitment to sustained enforcement operations aimed at curbing criminal activities across the country.
“The National Police Service commends the officers for their swift action and reassures the public that these targeted operations will continue across the country,” the service said in a statement.
The latest operation forms part of broader police efforts to dismantle illegal brewing networks and address drug-related crime, which authorities say continue to pose a threat to public safety in several parts of the country.
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