Two suspects have been arrested and a haul of 32 drums of ethanol seized by police from Endebess police station after intercepting a lorry.
The lorry was stopped along the Suam-Kitale road before it was escorted to Endebess Police Station where a search led to the discovery of Ethanol concealed behind 25 bags of maize and 20 bags of animal feed.
“Police officers from the Endebess Police Station have successfully intercepted a lorry, registration number KDC 477L FRR, and seized a substantial haul of 32 drums of ethanol.
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The operation unfolded following a tip-off regarding a lorry suspected of transporting ethanol. Acting swiftly, the officers set up an ambush along the Suam-Kitale road, successfully stopping the vehicle.
Upon escorting the truck back to the Endebess Police Station, a search revealed that the ethanol was cleverly concealed beneath 25 bags of maize and 20 bags of animal feed.” said DCI
The driver and loader have since been arrested pending their date with the court.
“The driver, James Muriithi Kamau, 37, and his loader, Amos Mugambi, 27, were taken into custody and are undergoing processing before their appearance in court. Meanwhile, the seized ethanol drums have been secured at the station, pending further action from Kenya Revenue Authority officials.” said DCI
