Police officers from Awendo Police Station have nabbed 3 people linked to illicit brew in the Bongu and Ulunda areas of Awendo Township, Migori County.
In a statement by the National Police Service on Monday, November 10, 2025, the police noted that the multi-led operation was conducted on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
At the time of the operation, the police were able to arrest three key persons of interest, two women and one man, and recovered at least 15 liters of Chang’aa.
“Yesterday, 9th November 2025, police officers from Awendo Police Station conducted an intelligence-led operation against illegal brews in the Bongu and Ulunda areas of Awendo Township. During the operation, the officers arrested three suspects and recovered 15 liters of Chang’aa,” NPS said.
On the other hand, the National Police revealed that the police were able to locate and destroy approximately 400 liters of Kangara.
Meanwhile, the three key persons of interest were placed in custody awaiting processing and arraignment in court.
“They also located and destroyed approximately 400 liters of Kangara. The suspects were placed in custody awaiting processing and arraignment in court,” NPS said.
The police have commended members of the public for their support and reiterated their commitment to safeguarding public health and safety by combating illegal brews and drugs.
In addition, the police have called on members of the public to remain vigilant and to continue reporting any suspicious activities to their nearest police station.
“The National Police Service commends members of the public for their support and reiterates its commitment to safeguarding public health and safety by combating illegal brews and drugs. Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and to continue reporting any suspicious activities to their nearest police station,” NPS noted.
Kisumu incident
The Migori incident came after Police officers from Ahero Police Station nabbed a man linked to at least 60 litres of illicit Chang’aa and several rolls of cannabis sativa in Nyando Sub-County of Kisumu County.
In a report by the National Police Service on Monday, November 10, 2025, the police announced that the operation targeting illicit brews was part of ongoing efforts to combat drug and substance abuse.
“Police officers in Ahero, Nyando Sub-County, have intensified operations targeting illicit brews as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug and substance abuse,” NPS said.
According to the police reports, the intelligence-led operation in the Kobura area led to the recovery of approximately 60 liters of illicit Chang’aa and several rolls of cannabis sativa.
“During an intelligence-led operation in the Kobura area, officers recovered approximately 60 liters of illicit Chang’aa and several rolls of cannabis sativa,” NPS said.
