Eight suspects arrested as police raid illicit brew dens in Western, 50,000 litres destroyed

Police in the Western Kenya region have arrested eight suspects during a crackdown operation against illicit brews in Kakamega and Vihiga counties.

Led by Western Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamed, detectives on Thursday raided Shikumu Location in Kakamega and Kilingili Location in Vihiga, covering Lwanaswa, Kaluni, and Ishieywe villages.

According to the National Police Service, the eight suspects were arrested during the raid and 50,000 litres of Kangara destroyed.

The officers also dismantled 613 brewing apparatus and recovered 350 litres of Chang’aa.

The suspects have since been placed in custody for processing, awaiting arraignment, while the exhibits have been secured and stored at a police facility.