Two arrested as Nacada seizes Sh4.1 million illicit ethanol in Nairobi's Runda

A search of the premises led to the recovery of the ethanol cache, which investigators believe was intended for illegal distribution within the city and its outskirts. [Courtesy, NACADA]

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has seized 1,645 litres of illicit ethanol valued at approximately Sh4.1 million in Runda Estate, Westlands Sub-County, in an intelligence-led operation that led to the arrest of two suspects.

The February 19 raid was carried out by a multi-agency team comprising Nacada officers, police from Runda Police Station, and officials from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), following a tip-off from members of the public.