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Six workers arrested but alleged owner managed to escape

An official from Anti counterfeit agency (ACA) records equipment discovered during the raid. [Photo: Peter Muthomi].

The Anti-Counterfeit Agency on Monday evening raided an illegal distillery in Mutuati, Igembe North and impounded illicit liquor and distilling machinery valued at Sh40 million.

Six workers at the factory were arrested but the alleged owner managed to escape the dragnet.

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