Kiamunyi police post is on the spot for abetting the illicit liquor business.

Viwandani Assistant County Commissioner Floyd Jakait has faulted the police post for what she said was condoning the brewing and consumption of the brew in the area.

She warned of dire consequences to anyone who will be found culpable of supporting the illegal business.

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“I want to warn the police at the Kiamunyi police post who have been condoning this vice. They have clear instructions to fight it and not promote it,” said Ms Jakait

She was speaking during a crackdown on illicit brew in London ward which led to the arrest of 29 suspects.

More than 2000 litres of illicit liquor including busaa and kangara were nabbed by the officers during the operation led by Ms Floyd.

The liquor was dug from the ground adjacent to the Gioto dumpsite where it had been hidden by the brewers while in a gross condition.

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The police further uprooted bang which was found planted in one of the compounds in the area.

Ms Jakait indicated that the report was forwarded by the Nyumba kumi elder which has been working in partnership with the police to end the abuse of drugs and alcoholic substances.

“It is unfortunate that this illicit brew is being prepared under unhygienic conditions which is dangerous for human consumption. We’ve received information of people developing health complications after consuming the brew,” said Ms Jakait.

The administrator however sounded a warning to the consumers and brewers of the liquor reiterating the government’s commitment to fight abuse of drugs.

She urged the brewers to engage in other legal activities to earn a living instead of endangering people’s lives.

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Ms Jakait further advised the youth focus on building their future through legal means as well as contribute positively to nation building.

The 29 suspects were booked at the Central police station awaiting to be processed for arraignment.

The crackdown comes in the wake of heightened campaign against drug and substance abuse which is being spearheaded by the Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua.

Mr Gachagua in his earlier briefing had threatened to dismiss officers found abetting the illegal brew.

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