Police have intensified the fight against illicit alcohol, seizing more than 4,000 litres of illegal brew in separate multi-agency operations conducted in Nairobi and Tharaka Nithi counties.

In the latest operation, officers based at Kahawa West Police Station in Nairobi North Sub-Region carried out a targeted crackdown on illicit alcohol and narcotic drugs in the Soweto informal settlement on July 14.

The operation led to the dismantling of an active illegal distillation site and the seizure of 3,500 litres of Kangara and 100 litres of Chang’aa.

Police also recovered several sets of brewing equipment believed to have been used in the production of the illicit alcohol. No arrests were immediately announced in connection with the Nairobi operation, with investigations expected to continue.

In a separate operation in Chiakariga Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County, a multi-agency security team arrested one suspect and recovered 460 litres of illicit brew. The suspect is expected to be arraigned in court to face charges related to the production and distribution of illegal alcohol.

The operations form part of an ongoing nationwide campaign by security agencies to curb the manufacture, distribution and consumption of illicit brews, which continue to pose serious public health and security risks.

The National Police Service (NPS) said the successful operations underscore the commitment of law enforcement agencies and their partners to dismantling illegal brewing networks and protecting communities from the dangers associated with illicit alcohol.

Police further commended members of the public for providing information that supports enforcement efforts and urged Kenyans to remain vigilant by reporting suspicious activities to the nearest police station.

Authorities have vowed to sustain targeted operations across the country as part of broader efforts to eliminate illicit brews and related criminal activities.