700 Litres Of Chang’aa Worth Ksh 175,000 Seized In Busia
Detectives from the DCI units in Busia and Teso South, working with officers from Adungosi Police Station, recovered a large quantity of illegal alcohol during a routine patrol in the Bondeni area of Teso South Sub-County.
The operation led to the arrest of one suspect and the confiscation of 700 litres of chang’aa valued at approximately 175,000 shillings. Authorities described the interception as part of ongoing efforts to curb the production and movement of illicit brews that endanger public health.
Officers stopped a speeding Toyota Probox bearing registration KDB 387M and driven by 43-year-old Brian Wandera Aroge. A thorough search of the vehicle revealed 35 jerricans, each holding 20 litres of the homemade spirit. The entire consignment, together with the car and the suspect, was taken to Adungosi Police Station where Aroge is being processed ahead of his appearance in court.
The successful recovery underscores the continued collaboration between specialised investigators and local police in targeting networks that traffic dangerous alcoholic substances. By removing substantial volumes from circulation, security teams aim to reduce the availability of unregulated liquor that has long posed risks to communities across the region. The seized items will serve as evidence in the forthcoming legal proceedings.
In a separate but related incident the previous day, a multi-agency team at the Busia One-Stop Border Post intercepted a passenger bus bound for Nairobi and discovered 164 suspected narcotic pellets concealed in luggage. The bus driver was arrested while a second individual managed to escape, prompting an immediate manhunt. Both the vehicle and the recovered substances have been retained for forensic examination and further inquiry.
The DCI has restated its determination to dismantle the manufacture, transport and sale of illicit brews and other controlled substances. Officials continue to appeal for public cooperation, encouraging residents to share timely information that can help keep neighbourhoods safer. These successive operations in Busia demonstrate a sustained focus on disrupting illegal supply chains that threaten the wellbeing of citizens throughout the country.
