MURANG’A, Kenya — Police officers from Kenol Police Station have recovered a large cache of contraband goods, including illicit liquor and counterfeit tax stickers, hidden in a residential building in Kimorori, Murang’a South Sub-County.
The discovery came after a house agent reported unusual activity at a property rented by one Peter Waembu Waweru, who had failed to pay rent for two months and mysteriously disappeared.
Concerned about the locked house, the agent alerted the area sub-chief, who noticed suspicious activity inside, prompting a police investigation.
RECOVERY OF CONTRABAND GOODS.Police officers from Kenol Police Station have recovered a cache of contraband goods hidden in a residential building in Kimorori area of Murang’a South Sub-County.The find comes after a house agent reported unusual activity at the property
Responding swiftly, officers stormed the premises and uncovered a staggering haul of illicit goods, including:
- 6 cartons of Supa Vodka containing 250ml bottles of Smart Vodka
- 24 cartons of Trace Vodka
- 3 cartons of Lyniber Vodka
- 109 cartons of Crywan Vodka disguised as Kingston Vodka
- Cartons of J-Movers and Rangers Vodka
- Assorted liquids suspected to be used for brewing illicit liquor
- 5 sacks of liquor bottle tops from various brands
- 15 bags of empty bottles ready for repackaging
- 1 carton of UDV Vodka
- Various drums and jerrycans believed to transport ethanol
- Two alcohol content thermometers
- A stash of 1,777 counterfeit Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) stickers
Investigators confirmed that the KRA stickers found on the goods, as well as those yet to be used, were fake.
All items are currently held at Kenol Police Station as exhibits while authorities continue the manhunt for Waweru, who remains at large.
The recovery underscores ongoing efforts by law enforcement to clamp down on the illicit liquor trade, which has been linked to tax evasion and public health risks.
