The National Police Service (NPS) has confirmed that officers in Eldoret impounded a vehicle ferrying a large consignment of illicit brew.
In a statement released through its verified X handle on Monday, 1 September 2025, NPS said the operation was mounted after officers received a timely tip-off while on patrol.
The coordinated response led to the recovery of 500 litres of chang’aa and the securing of the vehicle involved.
Police operation in Eldoret
According to the statement, the team was led by the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Eldoret Police Station.
Acting on intelligence, officers intercepted a Toyota Corolla, registration number withheld for legal reasons, in the Asis area of the city.
“Today, 1 September 2025, police officers from Eldoret Police Station, who the OCS led, while on patrol within the city, received a tip-off regarding a motor vehicle suspected to be transporting chang’aa.
“Acting on the information, the officers mounted a search operation and intercepted the vehicle in the Asis area.
“Upon searching, they discovered five hundred (500) litres of chang’aa, which was packed in polythene pouches and plastic bottles,” the NPS statement read in parts.
The individuals found with the vehicle were escorted to Eldoret Police Station for further processing as the investigation continues.
Crackdown on illicit brews
NPS emphasized that the recovery is part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown on illicit brews.
This issue has continued to attract public concern due to its impact on health and safety.
“The National Police Service remains committed to intensifying operations against illicit brews and related criminal activities to safeguard the health, safety, and well-being of the public,” the statement added.
In recent months, security agencies have scaled up joint operations targeting manufacturers and distributors of illicit alcohol, which has been linked to health complications and insecurity in several communities.
Authorities urged the public to continue sharing timely information that can help sustain operations against the trade.
