Police crack down on counterfeit alcohol in Juja
By Kenneth Mwenda, December 5, 2025Kiambu County police have arrested one person and seized a large quantity of suspected counterfeit alcohol during an operation in Juja St. Estate, Juja Sub-County.
The operation, carried out on Thursday, December 4, 2025, is part of a broader campaign to curb the production and circulation of illegal alcoholic products in Kenya.
Officers from the Kiambu County Headquarters conducted the raid following intelligence on the illegal sale and distribution of unsafe alcoholic drinks. During the operation, one person of interest was taken into custody, and the recovered items are now undergoing further investigation.
The person of interest is expected to face legal action as the case proceeds.
“Officers from the Kiambu County Headquarters conducted an operation targeting suspected counterfeit alcohol in Juja St. Estate, Juja Sub-County, on Thursday, 4th December 2025,” the statement reads.
“During the operation, one suspect was arrested and a large quantity of suspected counterfeit alcoholic products was recovered. The suspect was placed in police custody pending further investigation and legal action.”
Public urged to report
The National Police Service (NPS) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting communities from harmful and unsafe products. They continue to urge members of the public to report any suspicious activity. Reports can be made at the nearest police station, through toll-free numbers.
This latest operation follows a similar raid in July 2025 in Kikuyu Sub-County, where police uncovered a hidden site used to manufacture counterfeit alcohol. Officers seized ten 250-litre drums of ethanol, fake Kenya Revenue Authority stamps, brand stickers for Fighter Vodka and King Horse, empty Keroche cartons, and an alcometer.
One person was arrested and held at Kiambu Police Station pending further investigation.
The NPS has emphasised that many homemade drinks are linked to serious health risks, including alcohol poisoning, blindness, and even death. Officers say these operations are essential to safeguard public health and ensure that only safe, regulated products are available to consumers.
The police have called on the public to continue supporting the campaign by reporting illegal brewing or sales. They stressed that relentless enforcement across the country will continue until the production and distribution of counterfeit alcohol is fully contained.