Police in Samburu County have intercepted a motor vehicle allegedly transporting suspected counterfeit alcoholic products during an intelligence-led operation at Suguta Marmar.

According to the National Police Service (NPS), officers from Suguta Marmar Police Station, working alongside detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Samburu Central, stopped the vehicle at the Suguta Marmar roadblock.

A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of alcohol suspected to be counterfeit, prompting authorities to detain the vehicle for further investigations.

The NPS said the operation was part of ongoing efforts targeting the manufacture, transportation and distribution of counterfeit alcoholic products across the country.

The vehicle was later moved to Maralal Police Station, where it remains detained as relevant agencies undertake verification of the products and police determine the next course of action.

The police service noted that the crackdown is aimed at preventing potentially harmful alcoholic products from reaching unsuspecting consumers.

“Such interventions are important in keeping potentially harmful products from reaching unsuspecting consumers,” the NPS said in a statement shared on its X account.

Authorities have continued to urge members of the public to provide information that could assist in identifying individuals and networks involved in the distribution of counterfeit products.

The NPS encouraged anyone with information on suspected counterfeit alcohol or other suspicious activities to report to the police through the emergency toll-free numbers 999 and 911.

Members of the public can also share information with the DCI through the toll-free hotline 0800 722 203 under the hashtag #FichuaKwaDCI or via WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.

The intercepted products will be subjected to verification by the relevant agencies before further action is taken against those found to be involved.