Two people arrested over counterfeit alcohol on Nairobi

Two people have been arrested in Nairobi after they have been suspected of trading in counterfeit alcohol.

According to the police, one hundred and seventy (170) cartons of counterfeit alcoholic drinks were found in their possession on Tuesday.

However, a multi-agency team comprising officers from KRA and DCI busted the suspects transporting the said-merchandise in Nairobi metropolis.

Additionally, branded bottles of Konyagi, Triple Ace, Smart Vodka and Kibao were recovered.

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“The suspects led detectives to their bottle collection yard, where used bottles of different brands are assembled after being dumped and refilled with the counterfeited drinks,” the DCI said in a statement.
The suspects were arraigned in court today, Wednesday 30 November.

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